Karangelen Joins Pike Street Capital as Finance and Operations Manager
Investor - People | May 28, 2025 | Pike Street Capital Partners L
Pike Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market investments, has appointed Sarah Karangelen as its new Finance and Operations Manager. Karangelen's responsibilities will span fund administration, financial reporting, compliance, tax strategy, portfolio operations, and internal systems management. Colin Fekkes, CFO of Pike Street Capital, expressed his confidence in Karangelen's abilities to improve the firm's systems and processes as they continue to grow. Previously, Karangelen served as a Senior Tax Manager at Moss Adams, bringing extensive experience in corporate tax strategy and multi-state tax regulations, especially within Pike Street’s investment sectors such as manufacturing, life sciences, and technology. Karangelen will be based in the firm’s Seattle office. Pike Street Capital specializes in leveraging an integrated investment and operational approach to spur long-term value and growth in industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, and related sectors.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
Geography
- United States – Pike Street Capital and the newly appointed manager, Sarah Karangelen, are both based in Seattle, a major U.S. city.
Industry
- Private Equity – Pike Street Capital operates in the private equity sector, specializing in middle-market investments.
- Financial Services – The appointment of a Finance & Operations Manager involves aspects related to fund administration, financial reporting, and tax strategy pertinent to financial services.
- Manufacturing – Pike Street invests in and focuses on sectors like specialty manufacturing, which is part of their core investment strategy.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Street Capital Partners | Private Equity Firm | Company | A Seattle-based firm focusing on middle-market investments. |
| Sarah Karangelen | Finance and Operations Manager | Person | Recently appointed to Pike Street Capital, responsible for finance and operational initiatives. |
| Moss Adams | Previous Employer | Company | Sarah Karangelen's former employer where she worked as a Senior Tax Manager. |
| Colin Fekkes | CFO | Person | CFO of Pike Street Capital who commented on the appointment of Sarah Karangelen. |