Lightview Capital Invests in Thorn Run Partners
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Lightview Capital has announced a strategic growth investment in Thorn Run Partners (TRP), a Top 10 ranked national, bipartisan government relations firm. The partnership aims to enhance TRP's service offerings, scale capabilities across various policy verticals and geographies, and expand the firm's talent pool.
Founded in January 2010 by Andrew Rosenberg and Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partners has grown significantly, serving over 300 clients today. The firm is known for its full-service government relations, policy, and strategic communications expertise, with offices in Washington, DC, Portland, OR, and Los Angeles, CA.
Conor Mullett, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lightview Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership.
BrightTower acted as a buyside advisor for the transaction, facilitating the strategic growth investment. The partnership is expected to leverage the combined strengths of both firms, driving growth and innovation in the government relations sector.
Thorn Run Partners has been consistently recognized as a Top 10 lobbying firm by respected publications including Politico, The Hill, and Bloomberg. The firm's commitment to bipartisan representation and its comprehensive service offerings make it a formidable player in the government relations landscape.
With this strategic investment, Thorn Run Partners is poised to further cement its position as a dominant market leader in the government relations industry. The partnership is expected to bring new opportunities and resources to both firms, driving growth and innovation in the sector.