M²O Inc.

M²O Inc. is a Los Angeles-based family investment firm that partners with operators and entrepreneurs to build and grow businesses. The firm focuses on high-growth, small to mid-sized companies, emphasizing sustainable competitive positions and recurring revenues. Unlike traditional private equity or venture capital groups, M²O's investment horizon often spans 10 years or more, fostering lasting relationships with portfolio companies and their management teams.

Established in 1992, M²O's inaugural investment was the acquisition and direct management of the National Lines Bureau, a ship mooring company operating in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Over a five-year period, the firm improved and streamlined operations, achieving a 100% return on invested capital annually by the time of its sale in 1997. This hands-on approach set the foundation for M²O's investment philosophy, which includes investing in over 200 search funds globally and evaluating numerous new opportunities annually.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of industries, including software, information technology, data integration, cloud computing, AgTech, intellectual property, legal, agriculture, farming, and sensor technologies. M²O's portfolio includes companies such as Arable, a provider of data-driven solutions for agriculture, and Lecorpio, a provider of intellectual property management software. The firm's patient, long-term approach allows for flexible investment horizons, enabling it to develop lasting partnerships with executives across multiple companies and industries. M²O's team comprises experienced professionals, including Chairman Michael F. O'Connell and Managing Partner M-K O'Connell, who oversee the assessment of investment opportunities and the ongoing performance of portfolio companies.

M²O's investment philosophy is grounded in values such as patience, diversity, collaboration, decisiveness, humility, and flexibility. The firm strives to work with founders and executives who share these values, ensuring a collaborative and effective partnership. By focusing on high-growth, asset-light businesses and maintaining a long-term perspective, M²O aims to create value for its portfolio companies and their stakeholders, fostering sustainable growth and success over time.