Meet the Experts Behind Light3 Capital

Sujendra Mather, a seasoned banker with expertise in investment banking, corporate development, and strategic advisory, has led major deals across Asia. Key transactions include the $200M sale of a Malaysian freight forwarder, Blackstone’s $70M acquisition of Piramal Glass, and the $345M sale of Malaya Glass Products to Owens-Illinois.

With a reputation for strategic vision and precision in navigating complex financial landscapes, Sujendra is a trusted partner to multinational corporations, private equity firms, and regional enterprises. His leadership has consistently delivered exceptional results in M&A, capital raises, and strategic investments across dynamic markets.

Mark Finckle is a financial expert with over 25 years on Wall Street, specializing in M&A and capital formation. As Advisory Director at Light3 Capital, he draws from his extensive experience at Bear Stearns, Thomas Weisel Partners, and PaineWebber, along with directing investment banking at three boutique private equity firms.

Mark has led over 250 transactions, raising more than $3 billion and collaborating with top venture capital firms. His career includes foundational work as a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers and leadership roles at a Fortune 500 telecom company and a public oil and gas firm. Mark holds an MBA from Northwestern University, offering clients deep financial insights that drive successful transactions.

Patrick Lewis is an institutional investor with over 30 years of experience across venture, growth, private equity, debt, and public equities, having deployed over $28 billion in capital to scale businesses across various sectors.

In the last decade, Patrick has also provided selective fundraising, M&A advisory, and fractional CFO services, helping companies optimize financial strategies and manage complex transactions. Recent work includes a $200 million renewable energy acquisition, growth financing for energy clients, strategic investments in tech, and capital restructuring for high-growth platforms.

Patrick’s extensive expertise makes him a key asset to businesses from early fundraising to large-scale M&A and capital structuring, enhancing long-term growth.