"We have a structured sector selection process," explains Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital. "Each year, we analyze hundreds of companies, but acquire only one or two per sector, with the aim of continually strengthening our expertise in these specific segments. "
The approach of New Mountain, a manager present in the Vintage FPCI Altaroc Odyssey 2023 and in the selection universe of the Vintage FPCI Altaroc Odyssey 2025, also relies on the versatility of its investment professionals. Rather than specializing in a single sector, the firm encourages each of them to focus on two or three sub-sectors, in order to foster a cross-functional vision and adaptability. "We don't want anyone to be locked into a single sector and seek to justify their role by pushing forced investments in that sector," Klinsky points out. "This versatility creates a stronger culture, where each professional works in the overall interest of the firm, not to defend his or her own portfolio."