HCAP Partners promoted Nicolas Lopez to principal.

Lopez joined HCAP Partners in June 2013 as a member of the investment team. Before joining HCAP Partners, Lopez was part of Best Buy’s corporate development group and worked at FMV Opinions and Aegis Asset Management.

“We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of Nicolas with his well-deserved promotion,” said Tim Bubnack, HCAP Partners managing partner. “We are confident that he will continue to serve our investors and provide value to our portfolio companies in the years to come.”

San Diego-based HCAP Partners provides growth capital to lower-middle market companies throughout the Western U.S.