Lane42 Investment Partners, LLC, an alternative asset management firm focused on public and private markets opportunities, announced the appointments of six accomplished investment professionals to lead the launch of the firm’s Capital Opportunities investment strategy. The strategy seeks to source and execute investments across public and private credit markets, including bespoke capital solutions, event-driven situations, and other special opportunities.
The appointments mark the firm’s first hires since its founding in March 2025, with additional investment and executive hires expected as Lane42 continues to scale.
The Lane42 Capital Opportunities investment team includes:
Scott Graves, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer, most recently with Ares Management, where he was Co-Head of the Private Equity Group and Portfolio Manager and Head of the Ares Special Opportunities funds.
Rob Ruberton, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, joining in late November 2025, most recently with Apollo Global Management, where he was a Partner and Co-Head of Hybrid Value, a $14 billion capital solutions and structured equity business he co-founded in 2017.
Kaj Vazales, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, most recently with Oaktree Capital Management, where he was Managing Director and Co-Head of North America Distressed Opportunities, leading a $20+ billion AUM business.
Damon Fisher, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer, most recently with Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a Partner focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, financings, and restructurings.
David Bernfeld, Partner, most recently with Citadel, where he was a Portfolio Head focused on principal investments and opportunistic credit.
Trevor Winstead, Partner, most recently with Oak Hill Advisors, where he was a Managing Director helping lead hybrid, special situations, and distressed investing.
Joe Scheuer, Principal, most recently with Oaktree Capital Management, where he focused on opportunistic credit and special situations investing.
“One of our founding goals at Lane42 is to create a bespoke and differentiated platform, capable of pursuing the most compelling opportunities in the market today,” said Scott L. Graves, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer. “We are building not only a differentiated business but an exceptional culture that prioritizes integrity, collaboration, and alignment with our clients’ best interests.”
