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Grace Richmond

Investor

Business Development Lead at Sopris Private Equity · Head of Business Development at Sopris Capital Associates

Chicago, IL

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About

Grace Richmond joined Sopris Capital in 2026, where she leads business development and works on investment sourcing and M&A strategy. She previously served as a Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Opportunity Partners and as an Investment Banking Analyst on Citigroup's Global Industrials team. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Art History from Boston College.

Experience

  1. Sopris CapitalHead of Business Developmentcurrent2026 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLCVice President2025 — 2026Chicago, Illinois, United States
  3. Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLCAssociate2021 — 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
  4. CitiInvestment Banking Analyst2019 — 2021Chicago, IL
  5. CitiInvestment Banking Summer Analyst2018Chicago
  6. J.P. MorganWealth Management Summer Analyst2017New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

  • SIE — FINRA
  • Series 79 — FINRA
  • Series 63 — FINRA

From Grace's professional profile.

Colleagues at Sopris Private Equity

Alec Webster
Senior Associate at Sopris Private Equity
Alex Paul
Vice President at Sopris Private Equity
Andrew M. Paul
Managing Partner at Sopris Private Equity
Bob Mosteller
Operating Partner at Sopris Private Equity
James R. Maher Jr.
Real Estate Operating Partner at Sopris Private Equity
James West
Accounting Specialist at Sopris Private Equity
Jason Smith
Partner at Sopris Private Equity
Julia Bergeron
Controller at Sopris Private Equity

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grace Richmond?
Grace Richmond joined Sopris Capital in 2026, where she leads business development and works on investment sourcing and M&A strategy. She previously served as a Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Opportunity Partners and as an Investment Banking Analyst on Citigroup's Global Industrials team. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Art History from Boston College.
Where does Grace Richmond work?
Grace Richmond is Business Development Lead at Sopris Private Equity.
Where did Grace Richmond go to school?
Grace Richmond studied at Boston College (Bachelors, Economics); New Trier High School District.

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