Peter Formanek
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Peter
Formanek

Co-Founder & Head of Product Development
About Peter

Peter is the founder and CEO of Young America Capital — a 55-person investment bank built on 30 years of backing the lower middle market.

He brings over 30 years of experience advising startups and small businesses on financing, growth, and strategic transactions. Earlier in his career, he served as CFO of a $2B+ AUM private equity fund, shaping his approach to capital, execution, and long-term value creation.

Outside of work, he enjoys backpacking with his family and fishing.

In the field
& in business.

Co-Founder & Head of Product Development

30+
Years Experience
$2B+
AUM Managed
55
Person Team
2025
Co-Founded OI
Outdoor Innovation

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