Gioia Capital

Gioia Capital is a family investment firm specializing in acquiring and managing local, family-owned businesses. The firm focuses on companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $35 million and earnings of at least $1 million to $2.5 million. They do not have a particular industry focus, allowing for flexibility in their investment approach. Their investment strategies include acquisitions, family succession planning, and management buyouts.

The firm's leadership is led by Richard F. Gioia, who co-founded Gioia Capital and serves as its managing member. He specializes in identifying investment opportunities and collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement value creation strategies post-investment. Richard has been investing in regional, family-based businesses since 2013 and has a background in law, having served as a Confidential Law Clerk to the Hon. William M. Skretny, United States District Court Judge, Western District of New York. He holds an M.B.A from the University of Rochester, Simon Business School, and a J.D., cum laude, from American University, Washington College of Law.

Gioia Capital's investment philosophy centers on partnering with family-based businesses to transition their legacies responsibly. They aim to work alongside excellent people and bring resources to support business improvement and growth. The firm has a history of investing in various industries, focusing on steady, cash-flowing businesses that can be improved with strategic initiatives executed by capable sponsors. Their approach is relationship-based, proprietarily sourced, and preferably targets family-owned businesses with EBITDA between $1 million to $5 million.