Founder-Led Businesses Preparing for Transition
Mid-Market Fund
Control investments supporting thoughtful leadership transition and long-term value creation.
Private Equity for Founders
Partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses to scale with confidence — while protecting what makes your company special.
Build the next chapter — without losing your principles
For more than 45 years, Trivest has partnered with founders to turn strong companies into enduring businesses.
We respect the culture you’ve built, strengthen what’s already working, and bring proven systems that help teams grow smarter, faster, and with intention — without losing what makes your business yours.
Why Founders Choose Trivest
Flexible Partnership Structures
Control and non-control options designed around your goals — not a one-size-fits-all model.
Proven Growth Frameworks
Path to 3x, Fast Start, and execution models refined across hundreds of founder partnerships.
Portfolio Support Group (PSG)
In-house experts across pricing, data, leadership, and operations — your built-in operating bench.
Certainty & Speed
Transparent process, all-equity options, and a reputation for doing what we say we’ll do.
Tailored Approach
Frameworks adapted to your culture, pace, and ambition — not imposed on your business.
Human Partnership
Real alignment and trust. We’re proud to say you can call any founder we’ve partnered with.
Trusted by 500+ Founder-Led Businesses
Your In-House Team of Functional Experts
Trivest’s Portfolio Support Group
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PSG brings hands-on expertise to help businesses scale intentionally — not through cost-cutting alone, but through stronger systems, smarter commercial strategy, and leadership support where it matters most.
- Commercial Excellence
- Margin Expansion
- F&A
- Integration
- Marketing
- Sustainability
- Technology & AI
Who We Partner With
Built to Support Founders at Every Stage
Trivest partners with founder- and family-owned businesses at different points in their journey — from growth-focused founders to those preparing for a full transition. Our approach adapts to where you are today and where you want to go next.
Founders Seeking Growth While Staying Involved
Trivest Growth Investment Fund
Minority growth capital for founders who want to scale without stepping away.
Early Platforms Scaling Through M&A
Discovery Fund
Control investments helping smaller businesses build scale in fragmented industries.
Established Leaders Building the Next Decade
Recognition Fund
Control investments backing proven founder-led companies ready for their next phase.
Trusted by Founders, Again and Again
45
Years of Founder Partnerships
80+
Transactions Annually
500+
Companies Backed
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