Veteran finance executive and investor with operational and board experience across mid-market buyouts, growth equity and corporate finance. John Hayes brings expertise in capital raising, strategic M&A, portfolio value creation and CFO-level financial controls. Known for leading cross-border transactions, driving operational improvements and preparing companies for strategic exits, he is a frequent advisor to private equity sponsors and corporate boards.
Veteran finance executive and investor with operational and board experience across mid-market buyouts, growth equity and corporate finance. John Hayes brings expertise in capital raising, strategic M&A, portfolio value creation and CFO-level financial controls. Known for leading cross-border transactions, driving operational improvements and preparing companies for strategic exits, he is a frequent advisor to private equity sponsors and corporate boards.
Operates as a value-oriented investor focused on mid-market buyouts and growth equity, blending operational rigor with financial discipline. Prioritizes capital allocation that drives EBITDA expansion through strategic M&A, CFO-grade controls, and cross-border execution. Prefers controlling or influential minority positions with three- to seven-year horizons, disciplined leverage, active board engagement, and clear exit pathways via strategic sale or IPO. Sector focus on industrials, business services, and software-enabled services.
Operates as a value-oriented investor focused on mid-market buyouts and growth equity, blending operational rigor with financial discipline. Prioritizes capital allocation that drives EBITDA expansion through strategic M&A, CFO-grade controls, and cross-border execution. Prefers controlling or influential minority positions with three- to seven-year horizons, disciplined leverage, active board engagement, and clear exit pathways via strategic sale or IPO. Sector focus on industrials, business services, and software-enabled services.
| Trades 1886 | Longs Won 1480/1886 78% | Profit Factor 19.52 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $264,989.8 |
| Average Win $72,144.93 | Best Trade (Jul 18) $7.5M | Sharpe Ratio -21.46 |
| Average Loss -$13,475.81 | Worst Trade (Sep 30) -$749,735.13 | Z-Score 27.16 (100%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 1y 2m 4w 1d | Expectancy $53,726.05 |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 31,250 | 28,125 | 25,000 | 21,875 | 18,750 | 15,625 | 12,500 | 9,375 | 6,250 | 3,125 |