Cascadia Capital added two new Managing Directors — Michael Del Pero and Muizz Kheraj — who will be based in its Los Angeles office. These hires reflect Cascadia’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the Southern California market, while enhancing its expertise in the Technology and Specialty Industrial sectors, and further investing in its advisory capabilities across key industry sub-verticals. With a combined transaction history of over $10 billion, Del Pero and Kheraj bring a wealth of expertise that will directly benefit Cascadia’s clients, helping them navigate complex markets and achieve successful outcomes.

Cascadia first opened its Los Angeles office in 2015 and has since strategically focused on growing its market position, particularly following its growth equity financing from Atlas Merchant Capital in 2022. Over the past several years, Vice Chairman Christian Schiller has spearheaded efforts to deepen the firm’s reach across Southern California. The addition of Del Pero and Kheraj represents a significant step in Cascadia’s strategic growth plan within the Southern California area. Cascadia intends to leverage these hires to continue to build its middle-market investment banking position in this important market. The firm looks forward to further expansion in Los Angeles with additional hires and continued investment in its industry-specific expertise.

This year alone, Cascadia has added eleven new managing directors across its investment banking platform, reflecting the firm’s focus on building industry-leading expertise, augmenting its products and services, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve its clients.

“We are thrilled to welcome both Michael and Muizz to our team,” said Michael Butler, CEO of Cascadia Capital. “Their industry expertise and long-standing relationships in the Los Angeles and Southern California markets will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in this region and enhance our advisory services in the Technology and Industrial sectors nationally and internationally. We look forward to supporting them as they build their businesses on the Cascadia platform.”

Scott Ames, Managing Director and Head of Cascadia’s Financial Sponsors Group, will partner with Del Pero and Kheraj to strengthen the firm’s relationships with leading private equity groups in the Los Angeles market. Scott expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “There is vast potential waiting to be realized in the Southern California private equity ecosystem. I’m excited to collaborate with Michael and Muizz to elevate our collaboration and growth in the region.”