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The DAK Group, a boutique investment bank specializing in serving the needs of middle market companies, announced that Len LaPorta has joined the firm as Managing Director. Mr. LaPorta brings a rare combination of strategic skills developed as a former hands-on business owner turned investment banker. He truly understands the ins and outs of business ownership which serves as a strong foundation enabling him to appreciate the needs of his clients, both buyers and sellers. “Len’s success with middle market companies in diverse industries dovetails perfectly with our focus,” said Alan Scharfstein, President of The DAK Group. “His record and reputation for excellence in M&A are exactly what we were looking for when we decided to add another senior investment banker to further expand our platform in the middle market.” In his 30-year career, Mr. LaPorta has advised on and negotiated numerous transactions in a wide range of diverse industrial industries. He has a keen sense for companies that produce highly engineered products. “I am excited about the opportunity to join The DAK Group, I have known about their reputation of delivering quality results for years and I am pleased to be part of the team. I look forward to building upon DAK’s exceptional record throughout the US and abroad.” said Mr. LaPorta. Len is an expert in developing competitive sell-side strategies leading to multiple bidders. He has a global network that has facilitated strong cross-border deal flow and execution. Prior to joining The DAK Group, Mr. LaPorta was a Managing Director at Pickwick Capital Partners, an Investment Bank where he headed the Diversified Industrial & Manufacturing sector. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at other investment banking firms. Beforehand, He was the Owner of Crystal R&D, Inc. a precision contract manufacturing firm specializing in medical devices, aerospace and highly engineered products. Mr. LaPorta proudly served in the United States Navy for five years as a Surface Warfare Officer. He holds an MBA from Boston College and a BS from the U. S. Naval Academy. In addition, he is registered with FINRA for both Series 79 and 63 licenses.