DFW Capital Partners Announces Leadership Additions and Promotions to Support Continued Growth
Jake Schuckman Joins as Vice President; Hunter Ostad Promoted to Vice President Following Strong Investment Activity in 2026
New York, NY — DFW Capital Partners (“DFW”), an established private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market service-based businesses, today announced the addition of Jake Schuckman as Vice President and the promotion of Hunter Ostad from Senior Associate to Vice President. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in its team as it executes an active investment strategy and builds on strong momentum throughout 2026.
“Jake’s experience and thoughtful investment approach make him an excellent addition to our team,” said Keith Pennell, Managing Partner at DFW Capital Partners. “We’re equally pleased to recognize Hunter’s outstanding contributions with a well-deserved promotion. His development over the past several years reflects the strength of our team and our commitment to cultivating talent from within. Together, Jake and Hunter will play important roles as we continue to partner with exceptional businesses and management teams.”
Prior to joining DFW, Schuckman was a Vice President on the investment team at Avance Investment Management, a middle-market private equity firm. Previously, he was an Associate at Wind Point Partners. Schuckman began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, primarily within the business services sector. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College.
Ostad has been promoted to Vice President after serving as a Senior Associate at DFW, where he has been an integral member of the investment team, contributing to transaction execution, portfolio company initiatives, and the evaluation of new investment opportunities. Since joining the firm, he has played a key role across multiple investments and has demonstrated strong judgment, analytical rigor, and a collaborative approach
These leadership announcements underscore DFW’s commitment to strengthening its investment team as the firm continues to identify compelling opportunities and support management teams in building market-leading businesses.