Pivotal Group

Investor type

Family office / VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

1982

AUM

-

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Pivotal Group is a private equity firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1985. The firm operates as a family office, focusing on investments across private equity, real estate, and private credit. Pivotal Group is led by a team of seven, including three partners, and is known for its strategic guidance and financial backing to enhance the value of its portfolio companies.

The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications, technology, aerospace, business services, financial services, and media. Pivotal Group primarily targets investments in the United States and Germany. While specific check sizes are not detailed, the firm is recognized for its flexibility and speed in decision-making, supported by internally generated capital.

Notable investments by Pivotal Group include Parts Geek - an online auto parts retailer, Lectron Fuel Systems - a fuel systems provider, connectRN - a healthcare staffing platform, Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak - a hospitality property, and RCD Mallorca - a Spanish football club.

Industry

Real Estate Business Services (B2B) Aerospace Financial Services Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Technology

Contacts

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Julia Najafi Principal
Principal
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C Tyler Rives Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about Pivotal Group

Pivotal Group is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a family office and debt fund. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Pivotal Group is located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Pivotal Group was founded in 1982.
Pivotal Group invests in companies and startups in Real Estate, Business Services (B2B), Aerospace, Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Technology.
Pivotal Group invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Pivotal Group invests in companies and startups at Series B.
Pivotal Group usually invests $50-100 m on average.
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