AssetBlue Investment Group

Overview

AssetBlue Investment Group is a single-family office based in Chicago, Illinois, managing a diversified portfolio that includes public equities, private funds, real estate, and direct operating companies. The firm was founded in 2016 by Mark and Nasrin Thierer, who have extensive experience in the healthcare and technology sectors, respectively. Their wealth originates from the sale of Catamaran Corp., a pharmacy-benefit manager, to UnitedHealth, and from Nasrin Thierer's technology ventures. The firm's investment strategy focuses on early-stage to growth-stage companies across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, financial services, real estate, media, retail, energy, telecommunications, transportation, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and agriculture. AssetBlue typically invests between $1 million and $50 million per deal, with a geographical focus primarily on the United States. AssetBlue Investment Group also supports the Thierer family's philanthropic initiatives through the Thierer Family Foundation, reflecting a commitment to social responsibility alongside financial growth. The firm's leadership includes Managing Partners Mark and Nasrin Thierer, Chief Investment Officer Sam Gillespie, and Chief of Staff & Director of Operations Heather Forsythe, all of whom bring a wealth of experience from their respective backgrounds in finance, operations, and technology.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Scalable business model
• Clear path to profitability
• Competitive market position
• Alignment with family values and philanthropic goals

Portfolio Companies