Star Mountain Capital, founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, is a specialized asset management firm focused on the U.S. lower middle-market. Backed by institutional and high-net-worth investors, Star Mountain provides diversified access to established businesses that are often too small to efficiently tap traditional capital markets. Its proprietary platform supports sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management, with optional low-cost, fixed-rate SBIC leverage. With 120+ team members and 40+ operating partners and senior advisors, the firm combines institutional best practices with small-business investment expertise, emphasizing transparency, alignment, and long-term relationships.