We invest in multi-generational companies with strong cash flows, committed teams, and happy repeat customers.
Knight Investment Group is an entrepreneurial investment firm that buys, builds, and invests in category-leading small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike traditional private equity, we intend to own our best partner companies for the long term — not on a 3- to 5-year exit cycle.
The best partnerships require real engagement. When we invest in a company, we commit to joining our partners in the trenches — and, when the opportunity calls for it, operating alongside management as day-to-day leaders.
Beyond the businesses we control and operate, we also invest passively alongside other investors and operators we trust through Search Funds, independent sponsor transactions, and other ETA vehicles.
Stable earnings are more important than unsustainable growth ambitions.
We aim to be straightforward, fair, and aligned with the seller's long-term interests.
We grow businesses with strong foundations by investing extensively in people and systems.
We are not bound by an artificial investment horizon — we can own partner companies for as long as it makes sense.
We seek established businesses with proven economics, committed teams, and satisfied customers.
We back CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers who don't own a meaningful stake in the business today. We provide the capital to acquire from existing ownership and structure a path to earn a significant stake in the business you run.
If you're a proven operator considering this path, we'd like to hear from you.