Mike Zabik
About Mike Zabik
Mike Zabik at RedBird Capital Partners
Mike Zabik serves as a Partner at RedBird Capital Partners, where he leads the Financial Services investment business. His responsibilities include sourcing, execution, company building, and monetization initiatives across the FIG portfolio. Zabik has played a pivotal role in investments in companies such as Aquarian Holdings, Arax Investment Partners, Obra Capital, Main Street Advisors, and Grafine Partners. He also led RedBird's investment in Constellation Affiliated Partners, which was sold to Truist in July 2021.
Mike Zabik's Previous Experience
Before joining RedBird Capital Partners, Mike Zabik was a Vice President at Ares Management LLC, where he worked for four years. Prior to that, he was an Associate at Kelso & Company. Zabik began his career at Deutsche Bank, focusing on Leveraged Finance and Private Debt businesses.
Mike Zabik's Role in Company Building and Financing
Mike Zabik leads RedBird Capital Partners' Portfolio Financing Team, where he structures company financings across 40 platform investments and over 80 add-on acquisitions. He is actively involved in companies such as Skydance Media and Zenith Shipping, and was previously involved in OneTeam Partners, which exited in September 2022.
Mike Zabik's Educational Background
Mike Zabik holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Indiana University. He is also a member of Indiana University's Investment Banking Network Advisory Council, contributing to the development and guidance of upcoming finance professionals.