American Discovery Capital

American Discovery Capital is an independent merchant-banking firm focused on making investments in the most active family-owned middle-market U.S. companies. Through our advisory/M&A practice and our private equity fund, we seek out sectors and companies demonstrating the innovation, ingenuity, integrity, and entrepreneurial spirit that have been, and will continue to be, the driving force of our nation. As founders ourselves, we are attuned to the unique needs, challenges, and exciting possibilities facing founder-led, growth-oriented businesses. We feel this shared experience as business owners makes us better stewards of capital and more constructive partners to our portfolio companies. We work with leading founder/family-owned and other closely-held businesses in search of private capital and operational expertise to accelerate organic growth, fund acquisitions, and/or provide liquidity to founders or management owners. Characteristics of These Firms ▪ Significant equity ownership by founders or management. ▪ Long tenures working together. ▪ Strong sense of pride and identity in their companies. ▪ Aligns with ADC’s ownership culture. ▪ Solid, resilient businesses that reflect the grit and determination of their owners.