NexPhase Capital, LP (“NexPhase” or “NPC”), a thematically driven and operationally focused private equity firm, today announced that it was named to Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list* for the fourth year in a row. NexPhase is one of a select group that have been honored each of the last four years.
This year’s final list recognizes 251 private equity and venture capital firms for their demonstrated experience of partnering with and growing the businesses in which they invest—supporting them both financially and with guidance from seasoned industry leaders. Each firm is recognized for their record of accelerating growth for founder-led businesses and active involvement in the companies’ operations after their initial investment. To view the complete list, click here.
At NexPhase, we strive to be a trusted partner to founder-led businesses nationwide and are proud to be recognized by Inc. for that commitment for the fourth consecutive year,” said Ted Yun, Managing Partner at NexPhase. “By dedicating our time and resources and applying our unique experience, we endeavor to help founders and management teams create meaningful value that differentiates market-leading businesses and fosters growth and innovation, while improving profitability. We are grateful to Inc. for recognizing those efforts and look forward to building on our track record of success as a firm.”
Since inception, NexPhase has completed 110 investments and raised and managed $2.6B of capital.
“Working with NexPhase has been a pleasure. Each member of the team dedicated to our business is smart, collaborative and respectful. Their combined insights and expertise have contributed greatly to our success. The NexPhase team is truly unique, and I would recommend the firm to anyone seeking a private equity partner.”
– Bill Oliver, Co-Founder and Board Member of Oliver Wine Company, Inc.
“Tubby Todd stands out in the industry for our consistent product quality and engaged community that parents can trust. We are grateful for our partnership with NexPhase, whose team shares these values and provides the support we need to meet customer demand and grow Tubby Todd for long-term success.”
– Andrea Williams, Founder of Tubby Todd Bath Co.
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About NexPhase Capital
NexPhase Capital is a thematically driven and operationally focused lower middle-market private equity firm that makes control investments in growth-oriented and capital-efficient companies within three distinct industry verticals: healthcare, software and consumer. NexPhase partners with companies that have reached a growth inflection point and are seeking a value-added partner to help navigate the company’s “next phase.” The NexPhase team has extensive industry and operational experience and NPC’s Partners have invested together for over a decade. NexPhase has completed over 100 investments, including add-ons, and targets control equity investments between $40 million and $150 million. Since inception, NexPhase has raised and managed approximately $2.6 billion of capital. For more information, please visit www.NexPhase.com.
*The 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors was published by Inc. Magazine in October 2024. NexPhase paid Inc. a nonrefundable processing fee to participate in Inc.’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors Listing, which all applicants were required to pay. In addition, NexPhase paid Inc. fees for the right to reprint the Inc. Founder Friendly Investor logo. To see the complete list, click here.