Our philosophy
We back entrepreneurs who bring rigorous decision-making, commercial instincts, and the drive to build enduring platforms.
F2Es have identified a specific, compelling segment and a clear value-creation plan. The thesis is grounded in sound industrial logic and supported by distinct competitive features that give the business a genuine right to win, a concrete value-creation roadmap, and a well-defined growth playbook, typically involving the deployment of incremental capital.
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As of 12/31/25 · Realized and unrealized · Net of management fees and incentive compensation
The F2E Model
What is an F2E?
An F2E — finance-to-entrepreneur — is an investment or finance professional who has made the transition to entrepreneurship. These individuals are rigorous thinkers, clear communicators, and driven builders.
We’ve found that this profile brings the analytical rigor of an investor with the drive to build something enduring business.
the f2e advantage
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Analytical rigor
Trained to stress-test assumptions and model outcomes -
Capital discipline
Understands deal structure, valuation, and return drivers -
Operator's drive
Motivated to build, not just analyze -
Investor partnership
Respect for capital partners and governance
The F2E
- Typically in their 30s
- Often a pair with history of working together
- Years of rigorous prior work experience in finance or operations
- Hard-working, motivated, hungry
- Specific, thoughtful thesis on a given industry
Thesis
- Differentiated with strong industrial logic to scale and/or consolidation
- Well-articulated value creation plan with multiple ways to win
- Supported by long-term secular trends
- Anchored in an industry where the F2E has developed knowledge or expertise
Business
- Defensible, with moats, and an understandable competitive advantage
- Capital efficient, attractive unit economics and long runways for
- Organic growth driven by unmet demand or market dislocation
- Technology is more likely an opportunity than an existential risk
- Minimal reliance on leverage
- No plans built on unproven business models
The 3 Pillars
What We Seek
What we look for in a backable F2E
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A clear, differentiated thesis grounded in strong industrial logic
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Entrepreneurial appetite and a long-term mindset
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Strong communication, integrity, and a commitment to transparency
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Judgement to make decisive calls with the humility to seek input where needed
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A plan to build a great culture and team
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A deal in hand or a near-term path to acquisition
Where We Invest
High-quality, scalable businesses in fragmented markets.
We target high-quality, scalable businesses in fragmented markets—areas with a long runway for programmatic M&A and multi-unit growth. We focus on opportunities that can be acquired at attractive entry valuations, often below traditional private equity entry multiples.
- Entry multiples typically between 5x-7x
EBITDA - Fragmented sectors with M&A runway
- Businesses with untapped operational leverage
- Long-term hold periods of 6–10+ years
How We Create Value
Applying sophisticated playbooks to under-optimized companies.
Brickett Point backs founders who can apply sophisticated playbooks to under-optimized companies—professionalizing operations, strengthening go-to-market execution, and pursuing accretive growth initiatives.
typical entry EBITDA multiple
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x-7x
target hold period
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-10+ yr
Ready to explore a partnership?
Connect with BPI to discuss investment focus, portfolio fit, and our approach to long-term value creation.