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Trident Ridge Capital is an independent investment platform partnering with founders and management teams to acquire and build exceptional lower middle market businesses.
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OUR FIRM
OPERATOR-INVESTORS.
STEWARD OWNERS.
We partner with Texas-based proven management teams to acquire businesses with strong fundamentals and durable competitive advantages. Our approach combines operational leadership with disciplined capital allocation to drive long-term value.
OUR APPROACH
CONTROLLED OWNERSHIP
We pursue controlling equity investments to align incentives and drive meaningful change.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
We work alongside management teams to strengthen operations and accelerate growth.
DURABLE BUSINESSES
We invest in companies with resilient models, strong cash flow, and attractive industry dynamics.
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
We are committed stewards, building enduring value for our partners and stakeholders.
OUR INVESTMENT CRITERIA
BUSINESSES BUILT TO ENDURE.
We invest in founder-led businesses with durable cash flow, strong management teams, and opportunities to create long-term value.
EBITDA
Minimum $500K up to $3.0M
GEOGRAPHY
Minimum $500K up to $3.0M
CONTROL
Majority ownership to 100% buyout
OWNERSHIP
Family-led with no outside investor
ESTABLISHED
In business for 10+ years
Insurance Brokerage
Full-service personal-lines insurance brokerage: Auto, Property, Umbrella, Health, Disability/LTC, Life, Travel, Pet, Recreational, and Cyber
IT Managed Services
Full-service MSP/MSSPs serving small and mid-sized businesses: Managed IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Help Desk, Network Management, Backup/Recovery, and IT Infrastructure
Fire & Life Safety
Inspection, testing, monitoring, service, and installation of Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Suppression, Extinguisher, Emergency Lighting, and Life Safety System
Home Care & Home Health
Non-medical and clinical in-home care providers: Personal Care, Companion Care, Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Private Duty, and Aging-in-Place Services
Staffing for Essential Services
Recurring workforce solutions for Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Industrial, Construction, Logistics, Facilities, and other Essential Service sectors
Utility & Energy Management
Recurring services supporting commercial facilities and infrastructure: Energy Management, Utility Optimization, Building Controls, Metering, Monitoring, Efficiency, and Energy Services
OUR TEAM
MANAGING PARTNER
JOHN
GOLDEN
As a Navy SEAL veteran with two decades of service, John brings a disciplined, mission-oriented approach to leadership and operations. His strength lies in developing adaptable, high-performing teams that solve problems, execute critical missions, and deliver results under pressure.
MANAGING PARTNER
NICOLAS
BIANCAMANO
Having served as Chief Investment Offer at a middle market family office for 17 years, Nicolas brings a cross-disciplinary expertise across investment strategy, acquisitions and dispositions, underwriting, capital structure, asset and portfolio management, and operational improvement.
MANAGING PARTNER
EMILIO
FERNANDEZ
Emilio brings 20 years of general management and commercial leadership across global healthcare and biotech firms, managing P&Ls up to $2.2B and leading teams of 300+ dependents. As VP at Novartis, he excelled at turning around underperforming businesses into top growth contributors, including building three blockbuster business units.
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team@tridentridgecapital.com
Austin, TX
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