Validor Welcomes Alex McDermand

“His combination of investment experience and analytical rigor will strengthen our capabilities as we pursue new investments and build value across our portfolio.”

Boca Raton, FL, July 8, 2025 — Validor Capital, a private investment firm, today announced the hiring of Alexander W. McDermand as an Associate. Alex brings over five years of experience in the private markets and will be focused on investment analysis, transaction execution, and portfolio management activities.

Prior to joining Validor, Alex was a member of the investment team at Dubin Clark, where he focused on identifying, evaluating, and executing private equity investments. He began his career in investment banking at Hyde Park Capital and previously worked in the financial services assurance practice at Ernst & Young.

Alex earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University.

“We are excited to welcome Alex to the team,” said Matt Kaufman, Managing Partner at Validor Capital. “His combination of investment experience and analytical rigor will strengthen our capabilities as we pursue new investments and build value across our portfolio.”

Check out Alex's full bio HERE.

About Validor Capital

Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. For more information, please visit www.validorcap.com.