Banzai Capital Partners

Banzai Capital Group is an investment firm that engages in a broad range of investment and company building activities across various industries, asset classes, and geographies. The firm emphasizes backing people and takes a collaborative approach with entrepreneurs. They invest across equity and debt securities, primarily in private businesses in the United States. Their investment strategy encompasses small business funding, distressed credit, and real estate, including hospitality, multifamily, active living communities, minerals, and specialty assets.

Founded in 2020, Banzai Capital Group was co-founded by Charlie Hamilton, who serves as a managing partner. The firm was established with a focus on investing in and building companies, leveraging traditional financial expertise with entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to identify and grow businesses.

While PitchBook indicates that Banzai Capital Group has made 0 direct investments, its affiliated Banzai Advisory Group has a track record of closing 29 deals over the last few years, including three direct private equity investments in the sports and entertainment, space, and fintech industries. The Advisory Group also provides global strategic consultancy for restructuring, distressed credit workout, deal structure, and turnaround advisory services.

The leadership team includes Toby Neugebauer, an entrepreneur, investor, and managing partner with a background at Kidder, Peabody & Co. and as co-managing partner at Quantum Energy Partners, where he invested in energy-related assets globally. Charlie Hamilton, a co-founder and managing partner, brings expertise in real estate investment, development, and business ownership. Bryan Joiner serves as Chief Financial Officer, managing accounting, treasury, and operations, with prior experience at the Hunt Family Office and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.