Akre Capital Management

A private investment firm based in Middleburg, Virginia, Akre Capital Management focuses on long-term, value-oriented investments in public companies. The firm manages approximately $11.8 billion in assets across various investment vehicles, including the Akre Focus ETF, private partnerships, and separately managed accounts. Founded in 1989 by Chuck Akre, the firm emphasizes a collaborative and collegial approach to investment analysis and client service.

Akre Capital Management employs a distinctive investment strategy known as the 'three-legged stool,' which centers on investing in a select group of exceptional businesses. These businesses are characterized by sustainable competitive advantages, effective reinvestment of free cash flow, and management teams that are both talented and honest. The firm's investment philosophy is designed to achieve long-term compounding of shareholder capital at above-average rates.

The firm's portfolio is diversified across multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and energy. Akre Capital Management typically invests in companies at various stages of development, from growth and late-stage to pre-IPO, with investment sizes ranging from $50 million to $500 million. This approach reflects the firm's commitment to identifying and nurturing high-quality businesses capable of delivering superior returns over extended periods.