Leadership
Norman Leben
Chairman
Norman is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Stonelight Capital Partners.
Norman is an accomplished four-time CEO and founder, recognized for his pioneering contributions to the financial services sector. With a proven track record of turning ideas into thriving businesses, he has delivered over $5 billion in value to both private equity and NYSE-listed investors. Norman is a trusted advisor to executives across industries—a reputation earned through decades of leadership.
He began his career in accounting, auditing, and tax with a global accounting firm before co-founding Dalessio, Millner & Leben. He subsequently co-founded DML Fund Services, DMLT, and Gen II Fund Services, all of which became recognized leaders in providing accounting, administration, tax, technology, and compliance support to the private equity sector.
In addition to his executive roles, Norman has served on the boards of numerous high-growth, private equity-backed companies. He has held key oversight positions, including Chair of Audit, Finance, and Risk committees. He also serves on several nonprofit boards, bringing the same level of dedication and insight to mission-driven organizations.
Matt Raimondi
Managing Partner
Matt is the Co-Founder and Managing Partners of Stonelight Capital Partners. Prior to founding Stonelight, he spent seven years at Cobepa SA, a middle-market private equity firm managing a $5 billion evergreen investment pool. At Cobepa, Matt helped establish the firm’s U.S. presence and played a key role in launching its New York office.
Before Cobepa, Matt was with Audax Private Equity, focusing on middle-market investments, and began his career as a management consultant at The Parthenon Group.
Matt is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Wilton, Connecticut with his wife and their two dogs. He is actively involved in his community and has served as Chair of Wilton’s Board of Finance. He currently serves as a member of the Wilton's Board of Selectmen.