O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Dominic Gagliardi

January 2025

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today that it has appointed Dominic Gagliardi as a Business Development Associate. “Dominic’s arrival at O2 reflects our commitment to building a team of talented professionals,” said Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner at O2. “We are excited to welcome him during this period of growth, confident that his skillset will play a key role as we continue partnering with accomplished entrepreneurs.”

Dominic will be responsible for deal origination and driving the firm’s marketing and business development efforts.

Dominic joins O2 after interning with the firm for over a year, where he assisted in origination, marketing efforts, and other projects supporting the Business Development team. Dominic graduated from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Finance.

About O2 Investment Partners

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwest-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies. The Firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.

Contact:

Luke K. Plumpton
O2 Investment Partners, LP Managing Partner 248.554.4215
lplumpton@o2investment.com

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