Victory Park Capital (VPC), an asset management firm focused on middle market debt and equity investments, announced today that Ron Rolighed will join as a principal, effective immediately. Based at VPC’s Chicago headquarters, Rolighed brings over 20 years of experience in financial services and investment management.

In his role, Rolighed will oversee new business development, investor relations and client service. He will also focus on developing VPC’s new investment strategies and institutional product offerings. Rolighed was previously a managing partner and co-founder of Mira Capital Advisors LLC, where he advised emerging alternative investment firms on fundraising opportunities. He has also held management positions at Aurora Investment Management, a fund of hedge funds manager based in Chicago, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Rolighed holds a bachelor’s in economics and finance from the University of Northern Iowa and a MBA in corporate finance and financial economics from Indiana University.

“Ron will play a key leadership role in business development, leveraging his extensive experience and strong track record in forging long-standing client relationships. We’re confident Ron’s leadership will ensure we continue to meet institutional investors’ needs and deliver best in class service,” said Richard Levy, CEO and founder of VPC.

“As VPC continues to experience accelerated growth, we have been able to make strategic additions of top caliber talent as we look to enhance our capabilities and further strengthen our positioning in the market,” said Brendan Carroll, senior partner and co-founder of VPC.

Victory Park Capital (VPC) is a privately held registered investment advisor dedicated to alternative investing through the management of its investment vehicles. As specialists in credit and private equity investments, VPC focuses on middle market companies across a diversified range of industries. Whether as a lender or a control investor, VPC seeks to identify opportunities where it believes the potential for reward outweighs the risks entailed. Founded in 2007, VPC is headquartered in Chicago with additional resources in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.