NewRoad Capital Partners

NewRoad Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Rogers, Arkansas, specializing in growth equity investments. The firm primarily targets innovative companies within the consumer, retail, and supply chain sectors, seeking businesses that demonstrate proven demand-driven models, robust unit economics, and significant potential for expansion. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with strong management teams, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance derived from their extensive operational and investment experience across various successful global enterprises.

The firm is well-capitalized, having successfully raised substantial funds to support its investment strategy. NewRoad Capital Partners closed its second fund, NewRoad Capital Partners Fund II, LP, at $315 million in 2021, building on the success of its inaugural fund, NewRoad Capital Partners Fund I, LP, which closed at $150 million in 2017. This capital base allows them to make significant growth equity commitments. Typically, NewRoad Capital Partners deploys first checks ranging from $20 million to $75 million per company, aiming to fuel the next stage of growth for their portfolio companies.

Their approach emphasizes a collaborative partnership, where their team's deep industry knowledge and operational background are leveraged to help portfolio companies navigate market challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities. They seek to invest in businesses that are beyond the early-stage, having already established market traction and a clear path to profitability. This focus on established, high-growth companies within their specialized sectors underscores their commitment to driving value creation through strategic capital deployment and active engagement.