Ethos Capital

Ethos Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm that specializes in making majority and control minority investments in middle-market information service companies. The firm targets businesses with proven models that are poised for accelerated growth and enhanced performance through the application of new technologies and sector-focused operating experience. Their investment focus spans digital platforms, financial services, healthcare, information technology, supply chain, human capital, and the global telecommunications sector, primarily across North America and Europe.

Founded in 2019 by Erik Brooks and Fadi Chehadé, with Brent Stone also serving as a Managing Partner, Ethos Capital was established to integrate deep operating experience with disciplined investment acumen. The firm operates under a philosophy it terms "Ethos Capitalism," which champions shared success and sustainable growth for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, local communities, and the environment. This approach emphasizes responsibility beyond mere profitability, aiming to uplift communities and make prosperity more accessible.

Notable investments by Ethos Capital include Identity Digital, a top-level domain operator formed through the merger of Donuts and Afilias. The firm has also invested in companies such as BroadStreet Partners, a leading North American insurance brokerage, Newforma (business/productivity software), Natural Fiber Welding (plant textiles), Metafide (an AI-powered Bitcoin prediction game platform), and Vizit (visual AI platform for e-commerce content). These investments reflect Ethos Capital's commitment to technology-driven growth and operational enhancement.

The team at Ethos Capital is composed of diverse and multidisciplinary professionals, including former C-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 100 companies. This blend of investment expertise and operating experience allows them to provide hands-on support and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. They utilize a proprietary "Acceleration Vector (AV) Methodology" to systematically identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact value creation initiatives. Key team members include founders Erik Brooks and Fadi Chehadé, Managing Partner Brent Stone, Chief Value Creation Officer Stephen Gold, and Chief Financial Officer Marc Puglia.