Description:Trivest Partners, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, is a distinguished private investment firm that has been operating since its founding in 1981. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Trivest has established itself as one of the oldest private equity and venture capital firms in the Southeastern United States. The firm specializes in investing exclusively in founder-led and family-owned businesses within the lower middle market, having completed more than 500 investments with a total value approaching $8 billion. Currently, Trivest maintains assets under management (AUM) of approximately $5.5 billion.
Recognizing the critical role that private equity plays in the global mergers and acquisitions marketplace, Trivest aims to reshape the perception of the industry, particularly among founders and entrepreneurs. Acknowledging that the prevailing views of private equity can sometimes stem from real challenges, Trivest is committed to providing ownership transitions that are meticulously designed to accommodate the unique needs of founders and family businesses. The firm emphasizes the importance of aligning its approach with the ideals and philosophies of the businesses it partners with, ensuring that these core values remain intact throughout the investment process.
Central to Trivest's ethos is The Trivest Promise, which reflects the firm’s dedication to a company-first strategy. This approach offers highly differentiated and flexible options to business owners, creating a fair and transparent process that minimizes the customary obstacles typically encountered when engaging with private equity firms and strategic acquirers. Trivest encourages its partners to "Just Say No" to industry norms that may not align with their vision.
Trivest's relationship-driven focus is exemplified by the fact that more than 50 founders who have previously collaborated with the firm have chosen to invest their own capital in Trivest's funds. The firm features four distinct investment strategies: the Trivest Recognition Fund, totaling $1.3 billion, and Trivest MidMarket Fund VII, which encompasses $950 million for control investments; Trivest Growth Investment Fund II (TGIF), dedicated to providing minority growth equity with $435 million of committed capital; and Trivest Discovery Fund II, which is a $600 million fund targeting small, profitable companies within highly fragmented industries.
With its extensive experience and commitment to fostering the growth and development of businesses, Trivest Partners is ideally positioned to collaborate on the next stage of a company’s evolution. For inquiries regarding investment opportunities, interested parties can reach Trivest at 305-858-2200 or via email at [email protected].