Roark Capital Group

Investor type

PE

Founded

2001

AUM

$40 000 M

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Roark is an Atlanta‐based private equity firm with $40 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on investments in consumer and business service companies, with a specialization in franchise and franchise-like business models.

Roark prides itself on being a trusted partner for management and business owners. We believe that successful partnerships begin with providing a compelling value proposition to all business constituencies. A win‐win‐win approach leads to a positive business environment where all stakeholders – customers, employees, franchisees, strategic partners, service providers, management and shareholders – share in the growth and success of our businesses. We want to partner with entrepreneurs and executives who share this vision.

Since inception, affiliates of Roark have acquired 105 franchise/multi‐location brands which generate approximately $96 billion in system revenues from ~109,000 locations located in 50 states and 121 countries.

Industry

Retail Consumer Services (B2C) Automotive HealthTech Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Other Consumer Products Education

Roark Capital Group Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Roark Diversified Restaurant Fund II LP
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$1400 M
April 2020
Roark Capital Partners III
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
Series B
North America
$5-10 m
$1500 M
September 2012
Roark Capital Partners IV
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Retail
Series B
North America
$5-10 m
$2500 M
December 2014
Roark Capital Partners VI
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Retail
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$4600 M
October 2021

Contacts

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NEAL K. ARONSON Founder and Managing Partner
Founder and Managing Partner
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Dan Merola Vice President - Finance
Vice President - Finance
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FAQs about Roark Capital Group

Roark Capital Group is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Roark Capital Group is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Roark Capital Group was founded in 2001.
Roark Capital Group invests in companies and startups in Retail, Consumer Services (B2C), Automotive, HealthTech, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Consumer Products, Education.
Roark Capital Group invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.
Roark Capital Group invests in companies and startups at Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Roark Capital Group usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Roark Capital Group has around $40 000m assets under management.
Roark Capital Group last fund was created/launched in 2021-10-10
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