Private Equity Industry Veteran Establishes Rosser Capital Partners With a Primary Focus on Restaurant and Other Consumer Oriented Investments

GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harold O. Rosser a 20+ year veteran of the private equity industry and a leading investor in the restaurant sector, today announced the formation of Rosser Capital Partners (RCP). Utilizing its in-depth industry knowledge and relationships, RCP will focus primarily on restaurant investments, in addition to consumer and multi-unit retail companies.

"I believe now is an appropriate time in my career to establish an independent platform from which to invest," said Mr. Rosser, Managing Partner of RCP. "While it was a difficult decision to make, I am very excited about this new path I have chosen. RCP is perhaps the only private equity firm with a specific emphasis on the restaurant sector and my goal is to leverage our industry experience and previous successes to build strong companies. Our new group looks forward to working closely with the senior management teams of leading companies to implement strategic growth initiatives and create lasting value."

Mr. Rosser began his investment career in 1987 at Citicorp Venture Capital Ltd. (CVC). In 1995, he co-founded Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., Inc. (BRS). Prior to joining CVC, he spent 12 years with Citicorp / Citibank in various management and corporate finance positions.

Also joining RCP as a Partner is Jacob A. Organek, who worked closely with Mr. Rosser since 2003 at BRS where he was a Managing Director. Luke J. Rosser who worked with Messrs. Rosser and Organek at BRS, joins the firm as a Vice President.

"I am proud of what we accomplished at BRS over the past 15 years. I want to thank all of my former colleagues for their friendship and support and I am certain they will continue to identify exciting new investment opportunities in which to invest and I wish them continued future success."

About Rosser Capital Partners

Rosser Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm with a focus on investing in restaurant, consumer and retail companies that demonstrate category defining brand potential and can benefit from strategic and operational enhancements. Rosser Capital Partners is headquartered in Greenwich, CT and can be reached via email at [email protected].

SOURCE Rosser Capital Partners