Trive Capital

Overview

WHO WE ARE\Trive Capital is a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm investing in equity and debt securities with over $2 billion in capital under management. Trive focuses on investing in what it sees as strategically viable middle-market companies with the potential for transformational upside through operational improvement. Trive seeks to maximize total returns to its investors through a hands-on, collaborative partnership with management teams and equity partners.\ \TRIVE BACKGROUND\We partner with talented management teams to identify transformational opportunities and deploy best business practices. Since 1998, Trive's team members have successfully sourced, executed and managed more than fifty transactions across a range of industries, representing over $5 billion in aggregate revenue. We currently manage over $1 billion in capital.\\COHESIVE AND MULTIFACETED TEAM\The firm's leadership team has worked extensively together during the past ten years at both Trive and predecessor firms. Trive has assembled a team with multifaceted skills in principal investing, investment banking, strategic consulting, restructuring, general management and corporate finance. It is this diverse collection of knowledge and experience in both finance and operations that positions the firm to serve as a valuable strategic resource for the management teams and companies we support.\\WHY PARTNER WITH TRIVE CAPITAL?\The cornerstone of Trive's philosophy is to develop collaborative partnerships with management teams to drive value and tackle challenges. The firm takes a long term perspective to investing, as we understand great businesses are not built overnight and value is created over multiple economic cycles. We recognize every situation is unique and look to find the optimal strategy to enhance and transform businesses. Our rigorous approach and flexibility allow us to move quickly and take advantage of developing opportunities.

Investment Focus

• Companies with revenue between $40 million and $1.5 billion
• North American headquarters (overseas operations acceptable)
• Potential for transformational upside through operational improvement
• Ability to implement value creation ideas
• Flexibility to invest in both equity and debt securities
• Experience in complex situations like family-owned businesses, corporate carve-outs, and distressed transactions
• Commitment to a hands-on, collaborative, and data-driven approach
• Focus on long-term value creation over multiple economic cycles
• Willingness to partner with management teams to drive growth and tackle challenges
• Alignment with Trive's core operating principles and culture of continuous improvement

Portfolio Companies