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Fortune: Joe Lieberman joins private equity firm

FORTUNE - Joe Lieberman has found a new calling: Private equity.

The former U.S. Senator and vice presidential candidate today announced that he has joined Victory Park Capital, a $1.3 billion firm that focuses on small-cap public companies and mid-market private companies, often at times of distress. Portfolio companies include Jamba Juice, Kabbage and Silver Airways.