The Cynosure Group
Overview
The Cynosure Group is an independent alternative asset manager and portfolio advisor based in the United States. The firm specializes in making long-term investments on behalf of families, foundations, and other like-minded institutions. Their investment approach focuses on partnering with founders and management-owners to build enduring value in exceptional businesses. The firm's direct growth equity investments target partnerships with founder-led and management-owned companies in the lower middle market across North America. They aim to provide flexible capital solutions to support the growth and success of these companies. The Cynosure Group has a track record of investing in traditional industries where growth capital has typically been less available, including financial services, business services, industrials, and consumer services. They have raised significant funds, such as the oversubscribed $750 million growth equity fund, Cynosure Partners III, LP, which closed in January 2025. This fund continues the firm's strategy of partnering with founder-led and management-owned companies to build enduring value. The Cynosure Group's investment philosophy is rooted in the legacy of David Eccles, a successful entrepreneur and investor who immigrated to America in 1863. His approach emphasized partnering with founders and management-owners, a philosophy that the firm continues to uphold today. The Cynosure Group's collaborative solutions focus on alternative asset classes, ranging from select direct investment opportunities in profitable small to mid-sized companies to comprehensive portfolio construction and allocations. They aim to help their partners succeed by providing flexible capital and working side-by-side to achieve their vision. The firm's commitment to this approach is evident in their history and ongoing investments, reflecting a dedication to building strong partnerships and creating value over the long term.
Investment Focus
- Founder-led companies
- Management-owned companies
- Profitable small to mid-sized companies
- Traditional industries with growth potential
- Companies seeking flexible capital solutions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The Cynosure Group invest in?
The Cynosure Group invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Industrials and Real Estate, and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The Cynosure Group is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Cynosure Group invest at?
The Cynosure Group backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 500M.
Which regions does The Cynosure Group invest in?
The Cynosure Group invests across United States, Canada and Mexico.
What companies has The Cynosure Group invested in?
The Cynosure Group's portfolio includes Fresh Consulting, Plancorp, Visible Supply Chain and SG Credit Partners.
How do I contact The Cynosure Group?
The Cynosure Group's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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