Trident

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Trident is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in small to medium-sized businesses across North America. The firm employs a data-driven, technology-enabled approach to identify and acquire companies with clear value propositions, stable revenue streams, and seasoned management teams. Trident’s investment thesis centers on combining profit with purpose to generate exceptional returns while fostering positive community outcomes.

Trident’s team brings together diverse expertise from investing, financial technology, and operational strategy. Led by Founder, CEO, and CIO Eric Taylor, the firm emphasizes a systematic and unbiased investment process that leverages large data sets and proprietary technology to efficiently evaluate a broad universe of potential investments. Post-investment, Trident applies a people-first approach to value creation, supporting portfolio companies through operational improvements and social impact initiatives.

Since its inception, Trident has focused on the underserved segment of small businesses generating $10 million to $100 million in revenue, a market largely overlooked by traditional private equity. The firm’s commitment to equitable access and community outcomes differentiates it in the private equity landscape, breaking down barriers to institutional investment in this asset class and unlocking attractive returns for its investors.