ABOUT

Our Story

Originating from the Chicagoland area, Cody and Kyle were raised with Midwestern values that their families deeply ingrained in them. They consider themselves fortunate to have been guided by influential mentors who introduced them to the world of entrepreneurship. In their professional journeys, they have collectively dedicated over two and half decades to honing their skills and developing expertise in fields such as finance, software, real estate, and management consulting. Their core strengths lie in business expansion, achieved through the modernization of operations and the cultivation of strategic focus and execution within teams and organizations.

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Our Investors

Second Summit Partners is backed by a group of seasoned investors with diverse industry backgrounds. With extensive experience in executive leadership and entrepreneurship, they bring valuable insights to the team. Their investment expertise covers private equity, venture capital, and public markets. They support the fund's managing partners with guidance and financial backing.
Alza Capital Partners
Monterrey, Mexico
GTE
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Heritage Holding
Boston, Massachusetts
Integral Private Wealth
Boca Rotan, Florida
Istria Capital
Madrid, Spain
Kamylon Holdings
Boston, Massachusetts
Kinderhook Partners
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Martell Capital Partners
Miramar, Florida
Next Coast ETA
Austin, Texas
Northspring Partners
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Operand Group
Barrington, Illinois
Jack Berdan
Chicago, Illinois
George Jankovic​​
Houston, Texas
Jeff Oldenburg
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Mark Rice
Austin, Texas
Blaine Stahl
Boston, Massachusetts
Will Thorndike
Boston, Massachusetts
Managing Partner

Cody Adelizzi

Cody Adelizzi's journey began in the Chicago suburbs, where influential mentors sparked his early passion for entrepreneurship. He earned a degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. Cody's career includes time at Morgan Stanley, FactSet, Deloitte, and Halo (FinTech start-up). His experience has provided him the opportunity to lead a variety of initiatives and teams, from implementing a groundbreaking RevOps program to introducing precise KPI processes and company-wide OKRs framework. His track record extends to executing strategic partnerships, orchestrating successful product launches, and leading go-to-market strategies. As a result of Cody's experience as a Consultant, Product Manger, and Chief of Staff, he is confident and excited to lead an organization.

Managing Partner

Kyle Pearson

Kyle is a dynamic financial strategist and accomplished entrepreneur who successfully founded, operated, and exited his former ventures. His unwavering commitment to thorough due diligence, effective contract negotiations, and operational excellence has consistently led to expense reduction and fruitful partnerships. His background includes time at Morgan Stanley, Anguleris Technologies, UBS, Baxter Credit Union and Wintrust. Kyle's career is marked by his analytical precision and strategic problem solving. He values lifelong learning and embodies servant leadership in the business world. Based in Chicago, he holds a BA in Accounting & Finance from Judson University and actively mentors fellow entrepreneurs in their quest for success.

our vision

The Vision

The name "Second Summit" embodies the quest to acquire an established company that has already ascended to a significant peak, progressing from the founder's vision to a profitable enterprise.

Trusted Leadership

We have a trusted set of investors and advisors, including CEOs and self-made entrepreneurs. Their collective wisdom will ensure we are accountable for the future performance of the business.

Continue Your Legacy

As an owner operator, you have poured your life into your business. We plan on reinvesting in your hard work and building on what have you started.

Fair Pricing

We will pay a fair and transparent price for a business that possesses the characteristics we value. Our goal is to have aligned financial incentives, to ensure there are positive outcomes for all involved.

Commitment To Your Team

People come first in an organization, and our number one responsibility is ensuring your team and your clients are taken care of during and after the transition.

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are the Managing Partners?

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Are you a private equity fund?

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Who is the ideal candidate for you to partner with?

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How will the transaction work?

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What will happen to my team after the sale?