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Housatonic Partners
Established growth-equity firm with a long history backing entrepreneur-led acquisitions.
Key facts
- Website
- housatonicpartners.com
- Founded
- 1994
- Pricing
- Growth and acquisition equity capital; specific search fund check sizes not publicly disclosed.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Housatonic Partners
M²O is a Los Angeles-based family office that invests in entrepreneurial business builders through search funds, long-term hold investments, and independent sponsor opportunities. The firm maintains a portfolio of more than 60 companies.
Key features
- $1.5B+ under management
- 110+ portfolio companies
- Average 7+ year hold periods
- 40% of backed CEOs return as repeat entrepreneurs
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very long operating track record
- Large capital base for follow-on deals
Cons
- Not exclusively focused on search funds
- Terms not publicly disclosed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Housatonic Partners
What types of investments does M²O focus on?
The firm specializes in search funds, long-term hold investments, and independent sponsor opportunities.
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