Where altruism meets prosperity

Alterity Capital is an impact driven private equity firm focused on investing into lower middle market companies that can help drive positive and measurable outcomes.

Generating Significant Returns

Impassioned focus on investment opportunities that can deliver robust returns by leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise to drive commercial success

Creating Meaningful Impact

Driving economic growth and value to underserved communities through targeted investments

We bring 120+ years of combined experience in asset management, scaling middle market companies, and operating the world’s largest venues.

Executive Team

Brandon L. Comer

Partner

Chief Executive Officer at Comer Capital Group
- Successful tenure overseeing transactions exceeding $4.5 billion in debt

Chief Executive Officer at CCG Asset Management, LLC:
- Founded Registered Investment Advisory firm and grew it from $0 to $1.2B AUM/AUA

Co-founder of the National Black Bank Foundation
- Pioneered initiatives to support financial inclusion and empowerment within marginalized communities
- Led MDI and CDFI participation in $1.3B+ of syndicated loans

Trusted member of the Advisory Board for Mississippi College’s School of Business
- Provided invaluable insights to shape educational and development programs, fostering a stronger link between academia and real-world industry needs.

Advisory Board Member for Carver Development CDE at Carver State Bank
- Oversight of strategic deployment for New Market Tax Credit allocations

Active contribution as a Board Member for the Rolling Sea Action Fund, Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana
- Instrumental in driving community development projects and advocating for social justice initiatives. Demonstrated commitment to fostering positive change on both local and regional levels.

Master’s Degree in Finance from Harvard University
Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellow

Ashley Bell

Partner

Former Partner in Dentons’ Public Policy & Finance Practice (the largest global law firm)
- Led strategic initiatives at Dentons, contributing legal expertise to shape public policies that drive economic growth and foster innovation

Served as a Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the White House Office of American Innovation
- Advised on key policies to support entrepreneurship and innovation, influencing national initiatives that catalyzed economic development and technological advancement

Served as the Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration for the Southern United States
- Oversaw $6BN+ annually in government guaranteed funding and $10BN+ annually in government contracts for Small Businesses. Orchestrated impactful programs and services for small businesses, playing a pivotal role in the economic development of the Southern United States
- Played a key role in the implementation of the Opportunity Zone and Paycheck Protection Programs

General Counsel and Co-Founder of National Black Bank Foundation
- Provided legal leadership and played a pivotal role in the foundation’s establishment, fostering financial inclusion and empowerment within underserved communities

Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, 21st Century Leadership

Juris Doctor & BCL, Louisiana State University

Aspen Institute Civil Society Fellow

Thad Sheely

Principal

CEO at Harmonia Development:
- Spearheading transformative real estate projects, demonstrating visionary leadership in urban development and creating spaces that harmonize functionality and aesthetic appeal

Advisor for the Washington Commanders:
- Serves as an advisor for the development of a new stadium for the Washington Commanders

Served as COO for the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena:
- Orchestrated operational excellence within a premier sports organization, elevating fan experiences and optimizing the synergy between sports and entertainment

Served as SVP Hudson Yards Development:
- Played a strategic role in the iconic Hudson Yards development, contributing to the revitalization of urban landscapes and the creation of vibrant, mixed-use environments

Served as EVP Stadium Development and Finance for the New York Jets:
- Led the development and financial strategies for a major sports franchise, overseeing the creation of state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the fan and player experience

Served as VP for the Miami Heat:
- Contributed to the success of a championship-winning team, implementing strategic initiatives that fostered excellence both on and off the court

MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business

BA, Columbia College, Columbia University

Strategic Advisors

Verdun Perry

Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners

Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners:
- Since joining at its inception in 2000, has guided the group to manage over $68 billion, leading over 2,100 transactions in the secondary private equity market
- Chairs the investment committee for each of Strategic Partners’ funds, setting strategic directions and oversight policies that influence substantial market movements
- Directed the transition and growth of the group following Blackstone’s acquisition of Strategic Partners from Credit Suisse in August 2013, broadening the scope and scale of operations

Board Member and Vice-Chairman:
- Serves on the boards of Morehouse College, the Partnership for Education Advancement, and the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund
- Vice-Chairman of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), actively promoting financial literacy and diversity in the finance sector

Roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon and Eckhardt:
- Focused on investment banking services, managing complex transactions and financial structuring for corporate clients

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morehouse College

MBA from Harvard Business School as a Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow
Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellow

Samuel J. Boyd, Jr.

Former Chief Investment Officer of SBA's SBIC program

Chief Investment Officer & Director of Program Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s SBIC Program
- Led the investment decision making process for 350+ private equity fund of funds transactions worth $40BN+ in deal value
- Managed the Office of Program Development (OPD) team, overseeing reauthorization of the MAQ process, processing 200+ private equity MAQs, and launching Early-Stage Venture and Impact programs

President & CEO at National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC):
- Served an instrumental role with laying the groundwork for one of the largest private equity trade associations, which serves 100+ members across $400BN+ in capital
- Implemented institutional investor road show program, hosted five NAIC Conventions, and served as publisher/editor of the Journal of EDM Finance

Director of Access to Capital Initiative at the U.S. Department of Transportation
- Spearheaded initiative that focused on helping increase access to capital for SMBs, while providing strategic scale support through increasing contracting opportunities for SMBs within the transportation industry
- Developed and maintained instrumental relationships with other U.S. government agencies and private sector financial institutions to help drive access and outcomes for SMBs

MBA from Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University

Advisory Board

Jamil Northcutt, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO of Strategic Transitions Advisors

15+ years of experience in senior roles with premier sports leagues and teams including: MLS, NCAA, and the NFL

Seema
Shrivastava-Patel

CEO of Carolina Convenience Corporation

20+ years of experience scaling and operating a conglomerate of retail / brick and mortar stores

Zac Maufe

Head of Regulated Industries at Google

20+ years in corporate strategy, specializing in finance and tech
Direct private equity investment and advisory roles, including at Capital G

Danielle Joyner, MBA

Former Franchise Owner / Operator of McDonalds

10+ years of experience scaling and operating retail / brick and mortar stores and franchises

Hon. Kevin Boyce

Former Ohio State Treasurer

20+ years in senior financial and public policy roles
Current President of Franklin County Commission (OH) and Founder & Vice-Chairman of Adelphi Bank

Partners with a proven track record.

The National Black Bank Foundation is an organization that Brandon and Ashley co-founded that has syndicated $1.3B in transaction volume, increasing access to the sports and entertainment industries for minority financial institutions.

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Brandon L. Comer

Partner

Chief Executive Officer at Comer Capital Group
- Successful tenure overseeing transactions exceeding $4.5 billion in debt

Chief Executive Officer at CCG Asset Management, LLC:
- Founded Registered Investment Advisory firm and grew it from $0 to $1.2B AUM/AUA

Co-founder of the National Black Bank Foundation
- Pioneered initiatives to support financial inclusion and empowerment within marginalized communities
- Led MDI and CDFI participation in $1.3B+ of syndicated loans

Trusted member of the Advisory Board for Mississippi College’s School of Business
- Provided invaluable insights to shape educational and development programs, fostering a stronger link between academia and real-world industry needs.

Advisory Board Member for Carver Development CDE at Carver State Bank
- Oversight of strategic deployment for New Market Tax Credit allocations

Active contribution as a Board Member for the Rolling Sea Action Fund, Central Mississippi Planning & Development District, and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana
- Instrumental in driving community development projects and advocating for social justice initiatives. Demonstrated commitment to fostering positive change on both local and regional levels.

Master’s Degree in Finance from Harvard University
Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellow

Ashley Bell

Partner

Former Partner in Dentons’ Public Policy & Finance Practice (the largest global law firm)
- Led strategic initiatives at Dentons, contributing legal expertise to shape public policies that drive economic growth and foster innovation

Served as a Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the White House Office of American Innovation
- Advised on key policies to support entrepreneurship and innovation, influencing national initiatives that catalyzed economic development and technological advancement

Served as the Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration for the Southern United States
- Oversaw $6BN+ annually in government guaranteed funding and $10BN+ annually in government contracts for Small Businesses. Orchestrated impactful programs and services for small businesses, playing a pivotal role in the economic development of the Southern United States
- Played a key role in the implementation of the Opportunity Zone and Paycheck Protection Programs

General Counsel and Co-Founder of National Black Bank Foundation
- Provided legal leadership and played a pivotal role in the foundation’s establishment, fostering financial inclusion and empowerment within underserved communities

Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, 21st Century Leadership

Juris Doctor & BCL, Louisiana State University

Aspen Institute Civil Society Fellow

Thad Sheely

Principal

CEO at Harmonia Development:
- Spearheading transformative real estate projects, demonstrating visionary leadership in urban development and creating spaces that harmonize functionality and aesthetic appeal

Advisor for the Washington Commanders:
- Serves as an advisor for the development of a new stadium for the Washington Commanders

Served as COO for the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena:
- Orchestrated operational excellence within a premier sports organization, elevating fan experiences and optimizing the synergy between sports and entertainment

Served as SVP Hudson Yards Development:
- Played a strategic role in the iconic Hudson Yards development, contributing to the revitalization of urban landscapes and the creation of vibrant, mixed-use environments

Served as EVP Stadium Development and Finance for the New York Jets:
- Led the development and financial strategies for a major sports franchise, overseeing the creation of state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the fan and player experience

Served as VP for the Miami Heat:
- Contributed to the success of a championship-winning team, implementing strategic initiatives that fostered excellence both on and off the court

MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business

BA, Columbia College, Columbia University

Verdun Perry

Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners

Global Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners:
- Since joining at its inception in 2000, has guided the group to manage over $68 billion, leading over 2,100 transactions in the secondary private equity market
- Chairs the investment committee for each of Strategic Partners’ funds, setting strategic directions and oversight policies that influence substantial market movements
- Directed the transition and growth of the group following Blackstone’s acquisition of Strategic Partners from Credit Suisse in August 2013, broadening the scope and scale of operations

Board Member and Vice-Chairman:
- Serves on the boards of Morehouse College, the Partnership for Education Advancement, and the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund
- Vice-Chairman of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), actively promoting financial literacy and diversity in the finance sector

Roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon and Eckhardt:
- Focused on investment banking services, managing complex transactions and financial structuring for corporate clients

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morehouse College

MBA from Harvard Business School as a Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow
Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellow

Samuel J. Boyd, Jr.

Former Chief Investment Officer of SBA's SBIC program

Chief Investment Officer & Director of Program Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s SBIC Program
- Led the investment decision making process for 350+ private equity fund of funds transactions worth $40BN+ in deal value
- Managed the Office of Program Development (OPD) team, overseeing reauthorization of the MAQ process, processing 200+ private equity MAQs, and launching Early-Stage Venture and Impact programs

President & CEO at National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC):
- Served an instrumental role with laying the groundwork for one of the largest private equity trade associations, which serves 100+ members across $400BN+ in capital
- Implemented institutional investor road show program, hosted five NAIC Conventions, and served as publisher/editor of the Journal of EDM Finance

Director of Access to Capital Initiative at the U.S. Department of Transportation
- Spearheaded initiative that focused on helping increase access to capital for SMBs, while providing strategic scale support through increasing contracting opportunities for SMBs within the transportation industry
- Developed and maintained instrumental relationships with other U.S. government agencies and private sector financial institutions to help drive access and outcomes for SMBs

MBA from Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University

Jamil Northcutt, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO of Strategic Transitions Advisors

15+ years of experience in senior roles with premier sports leagues and teams including: MLS, NCAA, and the NFL

Seema
Shrivastava-Patel

CEO of Carolina Convenience Corporation

20+ years of experience scaling and operating a conglomerate of retail / brick and mortar stores

Zac Maufe

Head of Regulated Industries at Google

20+ years in corporate strategy, specializing in finance and tech
Direct private equity investment and advisory roles, including at Capital G

Danielle Joyner, MBA

Former Franchise Owner / Operator of McDonalds

10+ years of experience scaling and operating retail / brick and mortar stores and franchises

Hon. Kevin Boyce

Former Ohio State Treasurer

20+ years in senior financial and public policy roles
Current President of Franklin County Commission (OH) and Founder & Vice-Chairman of Adelphi Bank