Huizenga Capital Management

Huizenga Capital Management ("HCM") is an investment firm with a 30-year history and a global approach to investing, founded by the Huizenga family in 1990. The firm operates as a single-family office, managing the wealth of the Huizenga family, known for their success in building businesses such as Waste Management Inc., Blockbuster Video, and AutoNation. HCM's investment philosophy is rooted in the family's extensive entrepreneurial background, focusing on maximizing long-term risk-adjusted returns by partnering with strong management teams and fostering high-quality businesses.

HCM engages in direct investments in private opportunities, which include operating companies, real estate, and oil and gas partnerships. Additionally, the firm allocates capital to external money managers, encompassing various fund strategies. Their investment scope is broad, covering a range of asset classes such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, public securities, real estate, and natural resources. The firm also considers mezzanine debt and private debt strategies.

The firm targets a diverse array of sectors, including Industrials, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Healthcare, Energy Infrastructure & Renewables, Utilities, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Consumer, Information Technology, Retail & Restaurant, and Software & Internet. While maintaining a global investment outlook, Huizenga Capital Management primarily focuses its direct investments within the United States. The firm has been noted for its activity in early-stage venture and growth-stage investments.

Key individuals associated with Huizenga Capital Management include David Bradley, who serves as President, and Peter Huizenga, who was instrumental in establishing the family office and served as its chairman. Other notable team members include Brad Bryndal as Managing Director, Cindy Fogg as Chief Financial Officer, and David Erhardt as Vice President. Peter Huizenga Jr. is also actively involved in the office's investment activities.