Trivest Partners

Trivest Partners is a private equity firm based in Coral Gables, Florida, founded in 1981. The firm focuses exclusively on investments in founder- and family-owned businesses across North America, aiming to support and grow these companies through both control and non-control transactions. Trivest has a presence in several U.S. cities, including Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.

The firm's investment strategy includes four primary fund families: Trivest Discovery Fund II, Trivest Mid-Market Fund VII, Trivest Recognition Fund, and Trivest Growth Investment Fund III (TGIF III). These funds target different segments of the market, from smaller founder-owned businesses to larger, established companies, with investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $150 million. Trivest's approach emphasizes preserving company culture and aligning interests with management teams to drive growth and value creation.

Over its history, Trivest has completed more than 500 investments, managing approximately $6 billion in assets under management. The firm's portfolio spans various industries, including business services, consumer products, healthcare, value-added distribution, and niche manufacturing. Notable recent investments include partnerships with Vannguard Utility Partners and Applied Value Group, reflecting Trivest's commitment to supporting founder-led businesses across diverse sectors.