Falfurrias
Private equityCharlotte Β· Growth Β· 7 people tracked
Also known as Falfurrias Management Partners Lp
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Investment thesis
Falfurrias pursues an 'Industry First' strategy, using internal market research to identify innovative companies in markets benefiting from durable growth trends that persist across economic cycles. The firm combines investors and operators to add value both in sourcing deals and after investing, professionalizing lower-middle-market companies. It targets emerging growth businesses led by world-class executives, aiming to build market-leading, sustainable companies while aligning interests among investors, portfolio companies, and communities. Falfurrias operates two distinct funds and provides the same operationally focused value-creation resources across its portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team Β· 7 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 41 of 48 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ18SaaS Γ14Consumer Γ9FoodTech Γ8AI & Machine Learning Γ7Fintech Γ7Marketing Tech Γ7Advanced Manufacturing Γ5
HQs:United StatesΓ26CanadaΓ1United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 Β· 12011 Β· 12 dated
EDGE Industrial Technologies manufactures specialized equipment and knives for food processing, flexible packaging, converting, and blown film industries through its portfolio of four acquired brands.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechHardware
American Safety Council provides quality training programs in collaboration with corporate and academic partners.
EdTech
Bojangles operates a fast-food restaurant chain serving fried chicken, scratch-made biscuits, and Southern-style sides, and offers catering and a mobile app with deals and ordering options.
ConsumerFoodTech
Brainlabs is a media agency that manages digital advertising campaigns and media spend for major brands, using data-driven testing methodologies and proprietary AI tools to optimize revenue outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechLondon, GB
Dan Gilbert(Founder & CEO)inSean Seamer(Global COO and North America, CEO)inAdam Potashnick(President, NAMER and Group Chief Growth Officer)in
Co-investorsLivingbridge
Carolina Foods manufactures sweet baked goods for retail partners, leveraging over 90 years of bakery expertise and all-scratch production methods.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechCharlotte, US
Combined Caterers is a catering and event services company that operates integrated catering and venue portfolios across the Carolinas.
ConsumerFoodTechRaleigh, US
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Commercial Credit Group is an equipment lender providing financing for new and used equipment, working capital, and related services to contractors, machine shops, fabricators, trucking companies, and waste haulers across North America.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechCharlotte, US
Co-investorsLovell Minnick
Crosslake is a technology advisory firm that helps private equity investors and management teams assess and manage technology value creation across the investment lifecycle, combining hands-on technologist expertise with data-driven scoring.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareCharlotte, US
BarrGurvan
Co-investorsLeonard Green
E Tech Group is a system integration and automation firm providing IT automation, building automation, and control solutions across industries including life sciences, mission-critical, metals, food and beverage, and consumer products.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSector AgnosticWest Chester Township, US
FactorLab develops data science models and neural networks to identify factors influencing workplace risk, safety, and production decisions, serving organizations focused on occupational health and injury prevention.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBuffalo, US
FM Expressions is a manufacturing and fulfillment company that produces custom heat transfers, screen-printed apparel, and print-on-demand merchandise at scale from facilities in Virginia and New Jersey.
Advanced ManufacturingDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainGordonsville, US
Grounding Wellness sells grounding bed sheets made from organic cotton with integrated grounding fibers, marketed for sleep and wellness.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessVancouver, CA
Gravitate provides an AI-powered platform for refined fuel supply and dispatch operations, combining demand forecasting, supply optimization, and autonomous dispatch to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency for fuel distributors.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUnited States, US
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAllCloudAltitude AcceleratorAmpersandBand of AngelsBlumberg Capital+10 more
Industry Dive operates business publications that provide news, stories, and trend coverage for business leaders across various industries.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentWashington, US
Eli Dickinson(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Willumson(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Sean Griffey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark Teitelbaum(Director)
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Jumo Health provides patient experience solutions for clinical trials, focusing on building patient readiness through education and behavioral systems rather than traditional recruitment.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsExcelerate Health VenturesHatteras Venture Partners
Kernel Seasons makes popcorn seasonings in flavors such as White Cheddar, sold to consumers for use on popcorn at home and at movie theaters.
ConsumerFoodTech
Local Hive produces raw, unfiltered honey sourced from Colorado and American beekeepers and bottled in Greeley, Colorado.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechGreeley, US
My Code Media is a marketing and media strategy firm that helps brands authentically communicate with diverse consumers through culturally intelligent campaigns.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSouthern California, US
Neighborly Software provides a cloud-based platform for public and nonprofit organizations to administer and manage government-funded programs such as housing, economic development, disaster recovery, and community development initiatives.
Cloud ComputingGovTechPropTechSaaSAtlanta, US
Jason Rusnak(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
NPI provides enterprise IT buyers with data-driven procurement intelligence and strategic guidance to optimize purchasing decisions, manage contracts, and negotiate with vendors.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Pentagroup publishes research and advisory content on how Large Language Models portray brands across stakeholder groups, analyzing chatbot responses to inform Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Matt McDonaldin
Co-investorsShamrock Capital
Said Differently is a creative and technology agency that assembles custom teams to deliver brand strategy, content, advertising campaigns, design, and digital product work.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Sauer Brands is a consumer packaged goods company that develops and manages a portfolio of food and flavor brands, focused on everyday products such as condiments and seasonings for consumers.
ConsumerFoodTech
SixAxis manufactures fall protection equipment, loading racks, and access ramps for industrial and commercial customers across vertical markets including food & beverage, chemical, and aerospace & defense.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareSaaSAndrews, US
Synergy ECP provides data transport infrastructure, DevSecOps platforms, and cloud-native engineering services designed for enterprise mission environments, particularly supporting U.S. intelligence community and defense sector operations.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechColumbia, US
Phil Murphy(CEO)in
Assemble operates a membership community platform that organizes industry-focused gatherings, private events, and peer discussion groups for corporate practitioners, thought leaders, and solution providers across multiple sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSocial
Ted Stefanidis(Managing Director & Executive Platforms Cofounder)John Ratnayake(SVP, Commercial Partnerships & Executive Platforms Cofounder)Nick Cheslow(SVP, Production & Executive Platforms Cofounder)Cale Johnson(VP, Communications & Board.org Cofounder)in
Training The Street is a global finance and business training provider offering courses in finance fundamentals and advanced topics such as financial modeling, M&A techniques, and AI tools for finance.
EdTechFuture of Work
Woven provides AI agents that guide new customers through onboarding by detecting drop-offs in real time, delivering contextual help via conversational interfaces, and recovering abandoned flows across email, SMS, and in-app channels.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsAudaciousBattery Ventures
Young American Food Brands is a family-run company that produces and sells protein products including beef, pork, sausage, burgers and provisions across a portfolio of brands.
ConsumerFoodTech
Youth Athletes United operates a multi-sport youth sports franchise portfolio, founded in 2018, offering programs for children from toddler to teen age in sports like golf, tennis, and soccer.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerEdTechSports TechSeattle, US
Adam Geisler(Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Erlandson(Co-Founder / President)inCarmen Bellavia(Co-Founder / Chief Digital Officer)inKhalil Haddad(Co-Founder / Chief Financial Officer)inDean Simpson(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWoven Β· fintech.global Β· Aug 13, 2025
Penta Group Β· prweek.co.uk Β· Aug 8, 2025
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 5
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias Capital Partners VI, LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2025 | β | β | 0.07x | 0.00x |
| Falfurrias VILPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2024 | β | β | 0.42x | 0.42x |
| Falfurrias Growth Partners ILPs: South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2023 | β | -13.5% | β | β |
| Falfurrias Capital Partners V LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2021 | β | 13.5% | 1.26x | 0.07x |
| Falfurrias Capital Partners IV LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2019 | β | 34.8% | 2.72x | 1.30x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Falfurrias made?
- Falfurrias has 47 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Falfurrias invest at?
- Falfurrias invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Falfurrias focus on?
- Falfurrias focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Falfurrias located?
- Falfurrias is headquartered in Charlotte, US.
- Does Falfurrias lead rounds?
- Yes, Falfurrias leads investment rounds.
- Who does Falfurrias co-invest with?
- Falfurrias most often shares deals with Stellus Capital Management, Blumberg Capital, Excelerate Health Ventures, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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