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McCarthy Capital

Private equity

Omaha · Seed–Growth · 32 people tracked

Also known as Mccarthy Asset Management, Inc.

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Investment thesis

M-One Capital positions itself as a long-term partner to management teams rather than merely an owner, providing flexible capital, guidance and organizational resources to support growth. It prefers investing in common equity alongside management, is willing to take minority positions, uses limited financial leverage, favors longer hold periods, and does not charge consulting fees to portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes a time-tested investment strategy grounded in trust, shared vision and a value-added approach across numerous industries.

Invests inSector AgnosticOmahaUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$30M – $125M
HQ
Omaha, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1986
Tracked investments
20

Team · 32 people

from the firm's website
Patrick Duffy· President and Managing Partner

Joined the firm in 2007 with over 30 years of investment, corporate finance and transaction experience; oversees capital allocation and portfolio investments and chairs the Investment and Executive Committees. Holds a JD from Creighton and a BS from USC.

BJ Hansen· Managing Director

Joined in 2008; originates, structures and executes private investments and oversees portfolio companies. Former investment banker; holds an MBA from Chicago Booth.

Bob Emmert· Senior Partner

Joined in 2008 with over 30 years of investment and investment banking experience; evaluates and makes private investments and serves on the Investment and Executive Committees.

Brian Zaversnik· Partner, Strategic Advisory Group

Joined in 2013 and leads the firm's Strategic Advisory Group focused on value creation across the portfolio; serves on the Investment Committee. Former Chicago investment banker and Deloitte CPA; holds an MBA from Kellogg.

Chase Meyer· Partner

Joined in 2008; originates, structures and executes private investments and oversees portfolio companies, serving on the Investment and Executive Committees. Previously worked in corporate audit and pension consulting; holds an MBA from Harvard and a BS from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Lauren Pugliese· Partner, Head of Real Estate

Joined in 2022 and leads the firm's real estate practice, originating and executing real estate investments. Previously managed real estate investments for a public finance company and a private insurer; holds a BBA from SMU.

Matthew Breunsbach· Partner

Joined in 2014; originates, structures and executes private investments and serves on the Investment Committee. Previously worked in business and consumer services investment banking; holds an MBA from Chicago Booth.

Phil Dudley· Partner

Joined in 2009 and works on originating, structuring and executing private equity investments; member of the Investment Committee. Previously worked in private equity and investment banking; holds a BA from Lafayette College.

Alyssa Anglin· Vice President

Joined in 2020, evaluating, structuring and executing private investments. Previously held strategic and operational roles at an eCommerce company and a software company; holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Stanford.

Justin Disch· Vice President

Joined in 2014, originates and executes private investments and oversees the Associate Team. Began at the firm as an Associate and previously held finance roles at a regional bank; holds an MBA from Creighton.

Peter Schropp· Vice President, Real Estate

Joined in 2022, evaluating and executing real estate investments. Previously worked in capital markets and investment sales for a public real estate company; holds a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate from Georgetown.

Thomas Sudyka· Vice President

Joined in 2017; originates and executes private investments and oversees portfolio companies. Began as an Associate and previously worked in PwC's M&A Transaction Services; CFA charterholder.

Alan Davis· Senior Associate

Joined in 2020, evaluating and executing private investments. Began at the firm as an Associate and previously worked as an investment banker; CFA charterholder with an MBA from Kellogg.

Alex Vetter· Senior Analyst, Real Estate
Amir Parikh· Senior Associate

Joined in 2025, originating and executing private investments. Previously at a lower middle-market PE firm in Boston and a generalist investment banker; holds an MBA from Kellogg.

Cassie Martell· Investment Team Coordinator
Connie Davis· Executive Assistant
Denise Alderson· Finance Director
Fiona Raynor· Director, Strategic Advisory Group

Joined in 2024 focused on value creation and growth across the portfolio. Previously worked in consulting in Chicago and in corporate strategy at Yum! Brands; holds a BBA from Michigan Ross.

Henry Altfillisch· Tax Manager
Jack Eckels· Associate
Jack Pettyrock· Senior Associate

Joined as an intern in 2018 and returned as an Associate in 2021; originates and executes private investments. Previously worked at Stephens Investment Banking; holds a BS from Creighton.

John Sandlass· Associate
Jonathan Wegner· General Counsel

Joined in 2019 with over 20 years of M&A experience and oversees the firm's legal matters. Previously chaired the Corporate Transactions & Wealth Management Section at Baird Holm LLP.

Kelly Franck· Executive Assistant
Matt Gaebler· Assistant Controller
Matt Jandrain· Staff Accountant
Max Barrett· Associate
Sabrina Carauta· Staff Accountant
Teddy Murphy· Associate
Teri Mercer· Chief Financial Officer / Chief Compliance Officer

Joined in 2005 with more than 20 years of corporate finance, tax and transaction experience; leads compliance, investor communications and investment structuring, and oversees finance and administration. Previously at Deloitte's Omaha tax practice.

Tyler Cyboron· Chief of Staff, VP of Investment Operations

Joined in 2018 and supports the investment process, investor reporting and talent management while also evaluating and executing investments. Former specialty-finance analyst; CFA charterholder with an MBA from UNL.

Investments · 20 tracked

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Altair Global
Bigbelly
Caraway
CPaT Global
Critical Response Group
Docufree
Kinsta
Medaxion
Navigate Wellbeing Solutions
NUSO
Omaha Steaks
OneCare
Progressive Dental Marketing
Rently
Scooter's Coffee
Spreetail
Telementum
Triage Staffing
United Real Estate Group
WellnessLiving

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4

as of Dec 2024
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
McCarthy Capital Fund VIII20231.2%1.01x0.02x
McCarthy Capital Fund VII20207.4%1.19x0.02x
McCarthy Capital VI, L.P.201646.2%4.67x2.58x
McCarthy Capital V, L.P.201215.5%2.14x2.04x

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

What stage does McCarthy Capital invest at?
McCarthy Capital invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
What is McCarthy Capital's typical check size?
McCarthy Capital typically writes checks of $30M – $125M.
What sectors does McCarthy Capital focus on?
McCarthy Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is McCarthy Capital located?
McCarthy Capital is headquartered in Omaha, US.

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