We believe that the combination of an investor, entrepreneur, and manager leads to the best results for all parties. As an investor, we want to get a good return and we must accurately anticipate both the threats and possibilities in the market and the business. As an entrepreneur, we have to take risks, seize opportunities, rely on our intuition, and sometimes take firm action to achieve our goals. As a manager, we get people moving, provide structure, develop lasting improvements, and we help keep or make employees proud of their company.
Pacific Lake Partners is a committed private investment fund founded in 2009 with the sole mandate to make investments in companies sourced and managed by search fund entrepreneurs. Our current fund is $250M of committed capital dedicated to investing behind great search fund entrepreneurs. To date, we have invested in over 100 operating companies.
Bluehenge Capital Partners is a leveraged Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on delivering hybrid capital solutions—primarily structured debt and selectively equity—to lower middle-market businesses across the United States. The firm has grown through two SBIC funds totaling over $400 million in capital. Bluehenge emphasizes disciplined underwriting, downside protection, and strategic alignment with management teams, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders. Its investment strategy is built around a flexible mix of unitranche, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and…
2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.
Maple Park Capital is an investment firm dedicated to the experiential economy, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and operators to drive value creation. The firm focuses on providing strategic capital and tailored support to businesses that enrich experiences, particularly within the experiential and consumer services sectors. With a presence in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York, Maple Park Capital leverages its strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The company is known for its investments in businesses like Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen…
