Category: Firm News

2025 Grain Management Annual Report

By Morgan Thompson

(April 22, 2026) Grain Management is pleased to share our Annual Report, which examines how the Firm’s specialization in telecommunications and digital infrastructure continues to shape its investment strategy, operating model, and approach to value creation. The Report highlights Grain’s growth to $12 billion in assets under management, its nearly two-decade sector track record, and … Continued

Grain Management Announces Leadership Promotion and 2026 Team Advancements

By Tyler Lee

Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2026) Grain Management, a leading global investment firm specializing in digital infrastructure, announced today the promotion of Susannah Kennedy to Managing Director, along with a series of additional investment and operations and administration team promotions effective January 1, 2026. “Susannah’s promotion reflects the critical role she plays in the Firm’s continued … Continued

Grain Management Welcomes Former FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks as Senior Advisor

By Tyler Lee

Washington, D.C. (December 4, 2025) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and solutions to the global broadband industry, announced today the appointment of Geoffrey Starks, former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, to its board of Senior Advisors. Starks brings a distinguished record of public service, deep expertise … Continued

Grain Management Enters Exclusive Arrangement to Acquire 800 MHz Spectrum Portfolio from T-Mobile, with Plan to Support Critical Utility Communications

By Tyler Lee

Black & Veatch to serve as exclusive sales agent and industry partner Washington, D.C. (March 20, 2025) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and solutions to the global broadband industry, today announced it has reached an agreement with T-Mobile and are in exclusive discussions to finalize a transaction … Continued

Grain Management Elevates Leadership with Strategic Senior Appointments and Promotions for 2025

By Tyler Lee

Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2025) Grain Management, a leading private investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today several leadership appointments and a series of investment and operational team promotions in 2025. “We are grateful to all our team members for playing a significant role in the seamless execution of our … Continued

Grain Management Welcomes Claire Fefer as Senior Advisor

By Tyler Lee

Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2024) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today the appointment of Claire Fefer as Senior Advisor.  With decades of experience in the private equity asset class, Fefer brings unparalleled expertise in investment strategy and a deep understanding of global capital allocation, having … Continued

Grain Management Welcomes Steven Smith as a Managing Director

By Tyler Lee

Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2024) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain” or the “Firm”), a trusted solutions provider to the broadband and communications industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Steven R. Smith as Managing Director on the Investment Team. Smith, who has more than 30 years of experience in advancing enterprise growth in the global … Continued

Grain Management Completes Acquisition of 123NET

By Tyler Lee

Southfield, MI. (July 22, 2024) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain” or the “Firm”), a trusted solutions provider to the broadband and communications industry, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of a majority investment in 123NET, a premier commercial and residential fiber internet, data center interconnectivity and colocation, and business voice services provider … Continued