Ballast Point Capital

Ballast Point Capital, LLC (BPC) is a well-capitalized, growth-oriented single family office based in Tampa, Florida. The firm manages the investments of the Theofilos Family, with a core focus on capital preservation, meaningful wealth creation, and long-term value generation. BPC employs a purpose-driven approach, seeking both financial returns and positive impact through its diverse investments and philanthropic endeavors. Leveraging permanent family capital, the firm is positioned to pursue long-duration, compounded growth and capitalize on outsized opportunities across global markets.

The firm's investment philosophy is built upon pillars of success, including a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, a contrarian and value investment philosophy, and a strategy of identifying high-quality assets at dislocated prices. Ballast Point Capital's expertise spans a broad range of asset classes and strategies, encompassing public and private equities, financial derivatives, alternatives, mergers & acquisitions, and real estate. Their real estate investment management focuses on direct and indirect co-investments with best-in-class sponsors and operating partners, with flexibility across the capital structure and a focus on high-growth, supply-constrained secondary and tertiary markets in the Southeast US.

Ballast Point Capital's portfolio highlights their diverse investment interests. Notable past and present holdings include Theochem Laboratories Inc., an industry leader in chemical solutions manufacturing; ChemTel Inc., a former global leader in hazardous material transport emergency response services which was successfully sold in 2019; Psomi Hospitality Group, specializing in the hospitality sector; Lunch Money Los Angeles, a multidisciplinary creative agency; and L’equip, an American sportswear brand. The firm also operates Roaring Creek Capital, its direct lending arm, providing flexible, short-term financing solutions for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and operating businesses.

The firm is led by a cohesive and diversified team with over 100 years of collective experience, combining an entrepreneurial mentality with the rigor and discipline of an institutional framework. Key team members include Principal & Founder John Theofilos, who brings over 45 years of experience in operational management, manufacturing, real estate investments, equities, and M&A. The team also comprises professionals with expertise in finance, law, real estate, and alternative investments, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing the family's capital and strategic growth initiatives.