NEW CANAAN, CT, March 20, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is excited to announce that Mike Huttner has joined the firm as Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Huttner brings over a decade of corporate leadership and advisory experience to support Gridiron’s new investment sourcing and origination efforts.
Most recently, Mike served as Vice President at Raymond James, advising consumer companies on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Allbirds and Our Place, where he was responsible for launching and overseeing their international markets. Mike began his career at North Point Advisors. He received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University, where he played varsity lacrosse.
“Mike’s extensive background will help us differentiate Gridiron as the partner of choice for business owners and their advisors,” said Sean Kelley, Managing Director at Gridiron. “We are excited about the valuable contributions he will bring to our firm, and we are confident that his experience will contribute to Gridiron’s sustained growth.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to our growing team,” said Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner of Gridiron. “Mike brings a depth of skills and domain knowledge that we’re confident will enhance our new investment efforts. His operational experience, coupled with his ability to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, will have an immediate impact on the firm.”
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 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