Lightview Capital Invests in Thorn Run Partners

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Thorn Run Partners, a Top 10-ranked national, bipartisan government relations firm, has secured a significant strategic growth investment from Lightview Capital, a leading private equity firm in the business services sector. This partnership is expected to serve as a catalyst for Thorn Run Partners' next phase of growth, expanding its service offerings and scaling capabilities across additional policy verticals and geographic markets.

Founded in January 2010 by veteran lobbyists Andrew Rosenberg and Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partners has grown to serve more than 300 clients, ranging from start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to municipalities, nonprofits, and trade associations. The firm offers a full suite of government relations, grant consulting, federal policy analysis, and strategic communications support. Rosenberg and Lamond, who previously served as staffers to Senators Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) and Fred Thompson (R-TN), respectively, will continue to lead day-to-day operations as Co-CEOs.

Lightview Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm, has chosen to invest in Thorn Run Partners, recognizing the firm's sustained growth, exemplary client roster, innovative mindset, and reputation for employing subject matter experts.

The strategic investment from Lightview Capital will enable Thorn Run Partners to further enhance its service offerings and expand its reach. With the support of Lightview Capital, the firm aims to continue its growth trajectory and solidify its position as a leading player in the government relations industry. Thorn Run Partners currently operates from offices in Washington, DC, Portland, OR, and Los Angeles, CA, and is committed to providing comprehensive government relations, policy, and strategic communications support to its diverse client base.