Falfurrias Management Partners

Falfurrias Management Partners (FMP) is an operationally focused private equity firm that invests in lower-middle-market businesses. The firm employs a distinctive "Industry First" approach, which involves identifying durable growth markets and then partnering with proven management teams and advisors to build sustainable companies. Falfurrias operates through two distinct funds: Falfurrias Capital Partners (FCP), which focuses on majority and controlling investments in family and entrepreneur-owned businesses, and Falfurrias Growth Partners (FGP), which makes control or minority investments in emerging growth software and business services companies.

Falfurrias Management Partners was founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl, Marc Oken, and Ed McMahan. The founders aimed to create a firm that differentiated itself through a balanced team of investors and operators, believing that significant value is created after an investment through operational engagement. Since its inception, the firm and its partners have successfully raised approximately $4.0 billion across eight funds, including a single-asset continuation vehicle.

The firm has a diverse portfolio of investments across various sectors. Notable investments include Crosslake Technologies, a company in the IT Consulting and Outsourcing industry, and Young American Food Brands (formerly Miami Beef), a protein industry company. Other portfolio companies have included Executive Platforms, Oddball (Media and Information Services), MOXFIVE, Jumo Health, John H. Northrop & Associates, and Woven Solutions. Falfurrias has also seen successful exits from companies such as ETech, Combined Caterers, and Sauer Brands.

The Falfurrias team is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, managers, and finance experts with a collective 200 years of experience. They emphasize an operational approach, providing value creation resources and strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. The firm's partners include individuals like Aditya Bhasin, who helps shape growth and technology strategies, and Katie-Rose Austin, who leads the Education and Workforce Development practice.