OPG Investments

We seek to invest in start-ups and micro-caps, based on our shared belief in business as a social good, and our desire to support and develop other entrepreneurs. Our focus is on companies in industries we know and understand well, because we believe in partnering to support growth, not just to provide capital. Our experience has largely been with companies that make and distribute physical goods (and associated services businesses), whether via various channels to consumers, or business-to-business. Our expertise spans the range of challenges and issues most growing companies eventually face – from raising capital, to growing sales, and improving operations and profitability.

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Scott M. Hamberger
Senior Advisor

Scott M. Hamberger is a person of faith, a husband, and father. As an entrepreneur, investor, board member, and philanthropist, he defines his personal mission as increasing human flourishing through the vocation of business. Scott founded his first business, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, while in college in 1993, which he led from a garage start-up to global leadership within its industry and an approximate $100mm enterprise value. In 2022 Scott merged that business with Zwiesel Kristallglas of Germany to create a group with more than $200mm in revenue and 1000 employees. Following a successful merger, he set his sights on new opportunities to pursue his mission. Scott is a skilled strategic thinker with a particular talent for analysis and marketing innovation. Scott demonstrates excellent communication skills and is an accomplished public speaker and writer. These talents give him an ability to identify, articulate, and lead the implementation of strategy. He has deep experience in the key elements necessary for successful business growth: governance, business development strategy, business processes, infrastructure, and capital. Scott currently serves on the Boards of Zwiesel Fortessa Group, Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (the Bank of Clarke), Catholic International University, the Religious Freedom Institute, and the Economic Development Authority of Loudoun County. Scott serves on the Advisory Board for the Bolte School of Business at Mount St. Mary’s University. Scott holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University of Mary.

Peter M. McGowan
Senior Advisor

Peter M. McGowan has over 40 years in investment banking experience advising middle market companies, CEOs, Board of Directors for both publicly traded and privately held companies. He has contributed to firms such as: Kidder Peabody, JP Morgan, Alex. Brown & Sons, Lehman Brothers and Bengur Bryan and has direct investment experience in numerous private companies. His areas of expertise include Capital Raising, Initial Public Offerings, Private Equity Placements, Convertible/ High Yield Debt Offerings, Mergers and Acquisitions, Sale of Companies, Restructurings and Strategic Analysis. Peter holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA from Cornell University

OPG Investments

Scott M. Hamberger Senior Advisor

Peter M. McGowan Senior Advisor

Scott M. Hamberger
Senior Advisor

Peter M. McGowan
Senior Advisor