Key facts
- JPMorgan Chase has hired Michael Flynn to lead a new small-cap investment banking business.
- The new division expands the bank's mid-cap franchise to cover clients with enterprise values of $100 million to $500 million.
- Flynn previously served as a managing director at G2 Capital Advisors.
- The team will operate from hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York.
- The unit will initially focus on diversified industries, consumer and retail, and business services.
JPMorgan Chase has appointed veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead a newly created small-cap investment banking business, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Flynn, who has over 25 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, and private equity, joins from G2 Capital Advisors. The new division expands the bank's existing mid-cap franchise to cover clients in commercial and specialized industries with enterprise values ranging from approximately $100 million to $500 million. Wall Street banks anticipate a strong dealmaking environment in 2026, prompting investments in new teams and broader client coverage. The team will also include Arash Farin, who joins as a managing director from Centerstone Capital, and Jamie Eastham as executive director. The small-cap investment unit will operate from hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York, initially focusing on diversified industries, consumer and retail, and business services.