Atlantic-Pacific Capital Announces Nine New Hires to Meet Global GP and LP Client Demand.

Firm Adds Partner for Direct Private Placement Business; Two Principals and Two Vice Presidents for Private Equity, Real Estate and Hedge Fund Placement Business

Recent Mandates Include Capital Raises for Six Funds Totaling $8 Billion

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc., the largest independent global placement agent for alternative investment funds and direct private placements, announced today the hiring of nine investment and finance professionals over the past four months to meet demand for the firm's services. These new professionals are part of the firm's on-going strategy to better serve its clients by strengthening global fundraising capabilities and reinforce the firm's reputation as a leader in the private placement industry.

"These new hires over the past four months mark the most significant expansion of our business to date and positions our firm to fully capitalize on unprecedented business momentum and opportunities," said James Manley, Chairman and CEO of Atlantic-Pacific Capital. "We believe the contributions of these nine individuals will significantly enhance our firm's ability to provide global service to our GP and LP clients."

To date in 2007, Atlantic-Pacific Capital has held closings on nine funds and private placement mandates totaling $4.1 billion. Since inception, the firm has acted as placement agent on 48 transactions, raising over $33 billion in capital.

Mr. Manley concluded, "With our global fund placement business accelerating as evidenced by recently securing six mandates to raise $8 billion and our direct private placement initiative gaining increasing momentum, we are very excited about the growth and future of our firm. We welcome our new colleagues and look forward to their contributions."

Of the nine new professionals who recently joined the firm, five individuals are at senior levels including:

Robert Bibow joined the firm's London office as a Partner to focus on direct placement transactions. Prior to joining Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Mr. Bibow was a Managing Director with Bluewater Ventures Limited, a principal investment business based in London, focusing on buyouts in the media and communications sector. His career includes investment banking roles with Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs & Co., SBC Warburg and Security Pacific Merchant Bank, during which he was involved in M&A, debt and equity transactions for a broad range of financial sponsors, corporations and governments in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Mr. Bibow earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, a BA from Trinity College and speaks French and German.

Brad Barsily joined the firm's Greenwich office as a Principal to focus on both fund and direct placement mandates. For the past nine years, Mr. Barsily has been Director of Capital Markets for Connell Finance Company and Connell Real Estate & Development Company, where he managed both entities' capital markets programs and was responsible for managing all equity and debt placements, transaction syndication and other capital raising activities. Prior to joining Connell, he was a Senior Vice President at Barsily International Ltd. where he provided clients with strategic advisory and capital raising services. He started his career as an equity investment analyst for a trio of asset management firms. Mr. Barsily earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS from Union College.

Hugh Bigham joined the firm's London office as a Principal to focus on real estate fund distribution. Prior to joining Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Mr. Bigham was a Director with HSBC Alternative Investments, Ltd. where he led the global real estate fund advisory business. Before joining HSBC, he was a Director with UBS Global Asset Management, responsible for creating and distributing UBS real estate funds to institutional investors in Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. Previously, Mr. Bigham worked with Lend Lease Real Estate Investments in marketing and business development roles in Europe and began his career as a research analyst with a division of Lend Lease, Bovis Lend Lease. Mr. Bigham earned a BA from the College of Charleston and speaks French and Spanish.

Stephen Salyer joined the firm's Greenwich office as a Vice President to focus on private equity, real estate and hedge fund distribution to investors on the East Coast. Prior to joining Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Mr. Salyer was a Vice President with Probitas Partners where he led Limited Partner account coverage for the Southeastern region of the U.S. Before Probitas, he was a Senior Analyst with Potomac Investment Services, a private equity placement boutique in Washington, DC. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of roles associated with the Washington, DC political community. Mr. Salyer earned a BA in Political Economy from Tulane University.

Robin Latour joined the firm's San Francisco's office as a Vice President to focus on private equity, real estate and hedge fund distribution to family offices and high net worth investors throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Atlantic-Pacific Capital, she spent over six years as an Assistant Vice President with the Private Fund Group of Credit Suisse servicing the family office and high net worth marketplace. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Ms. Latour worked at Salomon Smith Barney in Private Client Services. Ms. Latour earned a BA from The Colorado College.

The other four professionals who recently joined the firm include Richard Awbery (Associate - London), Eric Dyer (Associate - Greenwich), Yi Yi Sun (Associate - Greenwich), and Cham Dhaliwal (Analyst - London).

About Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc.

With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Atlantic-Pacific Capital is a leading global placement agent solely dedicated to raising capital for alternative investment funds and direct private placement transactions. Typical projects include private equity, real estate and hedge fund placements, as well as private placement financings in support of acquisitions, buyouts and growth capital transactions. Founded in 1995, Atlantic Pacific has acted as placement agent for 48 transactions raising over $33 billion and has developed relationships with over 4,000 alternative investors worldwide.

For further information on Atlantic-Pacific Capital visit the company's website at: www.apcap.com.