Mehmet Budak is the Founder/Managing Principal of Bessley Capital LLC (Private Investment Office) established in 2010 that makes principal investments into thematic/specialized private funds (AuM $100-400m) and opportunistic direct co-investments (Seeds, Series A/B, Growth) across Private Equity, Special Situations and Yielding Assets (lower middle market). Principal Investor with focus on specialist/differentiated private funds (150-750m AuM) and high conviction direct co-investments across Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit, Special Opportunities and GP Stakes. Exceptional global network, relentless pursuit of absolute returns and consistent ability to "connect the dots". Active member