NEW CANAAN, CT, April 30, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is thrilled to welcome Julen Uriguen as Vice President and Cindy Yang as Senior Associate. These new team additions further underscore Gridiron’s commitment to enhancing portfolio company resources, broadening sourcing capabilities, and accelerating growth across the firm’s portfolio.
Mr. Uriguen joins Gridiron Capital from TowerBrook Capital, where he served as Principal and was responsible for transaction execution and portfolio company management. Julen began his career as an Associate at LSH Partners, and more recently served as a Senior Associate at VSS Capital. At Gridiron, Julen focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies. Julen received a B.A. in Foreign Affairs with a minor in Economics from the University of Virginia.
Ms. Yang began her career at Bregal Partners, where she advanced from Analyst to Senior Associate. At Gridiron, Cindy focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies. Cindy received a B.A. in Linguistic Sciences and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Tom Burger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, said, “At Gridiron, we remain deeply committed to building a strong and dynamic team capable of driving sustained growth and navigating an evolving market landscape. By adding exceptional talent to our investment team, we are better positioned to provide valuable resources that help our portfolio companies achieve their strategic objectives, drive operational excellence, and unlock new avenues for growth.”
Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner, said, “We are excited to welcome Julen and Cindy to the Gridiron team. We are dedicated to cultivating a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and collective achievement, and they both align with those core values. Continuing to expand our investment team is an intentional step to better position both Gridiron and our portfolio companies for sustained long-term success.”
About Gridiron Capital
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in the consumer products & services, industrial growth and business services segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm’s website: www.gridironcapital.com.
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Gridiron Capital, LLC
Thomas A. Burger Jr.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner