An LP showcase

DiNapoli, the comptroller of New York State, has been running media tours of companies in his private equity portfolio – showing off the scrappy young companies its money is helping to grow

Employees at the start-up company looked on curiously as their cramped, open-plan office was invaded by people in suits. Many of the employees, more used to wearing jeans and sneakers, had dressed up for the occasion.

Even as the suits milled about, shaking hands and looking around, the employees continued to work at their monitors.