Trive Capital Holdings

Trive Capital Holdings, a Dallas-based private equity firm, was established in 2012 by Conner Searcy. The firm distinguishes itself through a hands-on, operational approach to investing, targeting complex situations where it can create significant value. Trive focuses on lower middle market companies across a variety of industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, building products, business services, and manufacturing. The firm's investment strategy is centered on acquiring strategically viable, but under-resourced or operationally challenged businesses, often family-owned or undergoing corporate divestitures.

The firm's business model is built on partnership, working closely with management teams to implement strategic and operational improvements. Trive provides not just capital, but also significant operational support to help its portfolio companies achieve their full potential. This collaborative approach aims to drive long-term growth and create sustainable value. Revenue is generated through management fees from its investment funds and carried interest on the profits from its investments.

Trive's investment portfolio is diverse, showcasing its ability to operate across different sectors. The firm manages a family of funds with capital commitments exceeding $2 billion. Notable transactions include the acquisition of various companies where Trive has applied its operational expertise to foster growth, such as the strategic additions to its portfolio companies like Kittyhawk and EarthLink. The firm's services are tailored to businesses in North America that can benefit from its operational and strategic guidance, making it a key player in the lower middle market private equity landscape.

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