Access Holdings

We are excited to announce that Access Holdings will be at the University of Virginia today to provide information about our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.    Access Holdings is a mid-market private equity fund focused on finding and investing in essential services businesses that are driven by enduring market trends. We are modern business builders and bring to our portfolio companies the Access capabilities through an integrated investment and value creation engagement. This Internship Program offers students exposure to private equity and related fields through hands-on experience in:   • Investment • Accounting • Business Development • Communications & Marketing • Data Science • Operations   𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:   𝟭:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 | One-on-One Coffee Chats - Register Here: https://bit.ly/3Y4DTMD   𝟲:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 | Delta Sigma Pi Information Session - Register Here: https://bit.ly/43VuY3S   𝟳:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 | General Information Session - Register Here: https://bit.ly/3FFR8NH   𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to join our 2026 Intern Class - Submit your application here: https://bit.ly/4iUVO0c

Congratulations to Playfly Sports on its new partnership with Paragon Marketing Group! We’re excited to see this new partnership drive further innovation in the sports marketing industry.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we had the privilege of hosting our annual Women Who Work Networking Event, bringing together accomplished professionals from across Baltimore and the DMV. Held at Alma Cocina Latina, a distinguished women-owned restaurant, the event fostered meaningful connections among executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, providing a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and empowerment. At Access Holdings, we are committed to building diverse networks, championing women in business, and promoting inclusive leadership. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. Hayley Khoury, Shelby Wolff, Maggi Bernstein, Irene Yingling, Cassidy Sauvageau

Access is honored to have been recognized as a BluWave, LP’s 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator for the third year in a row! This award recognizes the top two percent of private equity firms that embrace proactive due diligence and transformative value creation. At Access, technology and data transformation are the cornerstone of our strategy to drive long-term growth and deliver superior performance across our platform businesses. We thank our exceptional team and partners for their relentless commitment to innovation and scalability. Learn more about the BluWave Top Private Equity Innovator award here: https://lnkd.in/edb_Kc_V

We’re thrilled to support incredible organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore , which empowers teens with caring mentors, a safe space, and impactful programs that shape their paths to bright and successful futures.    Last week, we kicked off the organization’s “Navigating Teen Life” podcast. This inaugural episode of the series was filmed and produced in our Access On Air podcast studio in the Access Acceleration Center (A2C).     Collaborating with our local Boys & Girls Clubs, Access designed this initiative to equip local Baltimore teens with valuable skills like public speaking, scriptwriting, and hands-on experience in podcast production. In the episode, the hosts explore the timely topic of how to balance mental health and social media.     We are grateful for the opportunity to host the teens and eagerly anticipate more collaborations (and podcasts) to come!

Great to see our partner Zeus Fire and Security attend and present its AI enhanced video capabilities by special invitation as part of the National Retail Federation innovator showcase. During the event, Scott R. Elkins, CEO, Chris O'Rourke, CRO, and Priya Serai, CIO at Zeus, spoke with attendees about the advancements that AI can offer in retail and shared an exclusive look at ZeusAI. Check out the podcast to learn more! https://lnkd.in/efPf_Ei2

Access has been recognized as one of the 2025 Grady Campbell Incorporated Top 50 Private Equity Firms in the Middle Market for the fourth year in a row. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team and partners in building modern, enduring businesses. Through this commitment, we continually strive to equip our partner companies with the tools to scale and innovate. Thank you to our team, partners, and to GCI for the honor. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gajYNTGm

Access recently kicked off 2025 with our Future Investors Program, a dynamic, immersive program aimed at empowering college sophomores with leadership skills and knowledge in the private equity industry. Students participating in the program benefit from mentorship, networking, and onsite training directly with the Access team. The Future Investors Program prepares students to launch their careers as business builders, equipping them with real case studies and assignments to further their learning and exposure to the industry and The Access Way. We’re looking forward to all that lies ahead for this group of talented students! Click through to learn more about the program. Arjun Arun Kayla Hubbard Daniel Marlin Brad Burnes Andreas LaRosa Amrutha Balla Aadhi Kumaraswamy Ashish Saikrishna Sophia White Frank Malvey Joey Sigler

We are delighted to welcome John D. Smith, MBA to his new leadership role at Foundation Partners Group! John’s expertise and vision will help Foundation Partners lead innovation in the funeral and cremation industry while continuing to deliver thoughtful care to the families it serves. We look forward to supporting him and the entire Foundation Partners team on this journey. 

As we kick off the new year, we wanted to congratulate our team members for their well-deserved promotions. We’re looking forward to seeing all that our innovative team can accomplish in 2025! Maggi Bernstein- Human Resources and Operations Coordinator Matthew Gardiner- Senior Analyst, Business Development Kate Hardy- Associate Vice President, Human Resources Thomas Howser, CPA- Manager, Accounting and Finance Matthew Johl- Managing Director and Chief Data Officer Alex Kozan- Vice President, Investment Team Learn more about joining Access Holdings here: https://ow.ly/pGTB50Qu24T