Benevolent Capital

Profile

Benevolent Capital is a family office and investment firm founded in 2005 by Brett and Grant Johnson. Based in the United States, the firm invests across a range of asset classes including private equity and venture capital. The team consists of experienced professionals with backgrounds in operating and managing successful companies, with a focus on partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams. What sets them apart is their structure where they do not take a management fee from their LPs and only earn a promote after a 2x return on invested capital.

Benevolent Capital focuses on investments in sectors such as real estate, sports franchises, consumer products, and technology. They have a diversified portfolio, investing in early-stage to growth-stage companies. Their investment size ranges across the spectrum, and they maintain a global outlook, targeting opportunities primarily in North America and Europe. The firm is involved with notable companies like Enzymatics, Phoenix Rising FC, and ArcherDX.

Their portfolio includes various companies such as Enzymatics - a biotech firm acquired by Invitae, Oura Ring - a wearable technology company, and Athletic Brewing - a provider of non-alcoholic beers. Other investments include Seekr, an AI-powered search engine, and Chamberlain Coffee, a Gen Z-focused brand. They have a reputation for successful exits and strategic partnerships.