Investing to Create Transformative Partnerships
Charlotte, NC
Partnering with Small to Mid-Sized Companies Across our Markets
Blue Ridge Parkway
Creating Meaningful Value By Building Better Businesses
Coastal Carolina
Investing to Create Transformative Partnerships
Charlotte, NC
Partnering with Small to Mid-Sized Companies Across our Markets
Blue Ridge Parkway
Creating Meaningful Value by Building Better Businesses
Coastal Carolina
OUR FIRM
A Distinctive, Disciplined, and Comprehensive Approach to Private Equity Investing Across the Food and Beverage Vertical; Sub-categories of Interest Include:
LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
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Quick Service Restaurants, Differentiated Casual, and Fast Casual
NICHE MANUFACTURERS
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Branded food, beverage, and ingredient manufacturers
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
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Food delivery service providers and distributors
DESIGN & PACKAGING
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Creators of innovative packaging solutions that reduce waste and improve shelf life and consumer experience
SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Food safety, cleaning and sanitation, and other related services
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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Developers of innovative new food and beverage products
silverware setting
Coffee roaster servicing a roasting machine with beans.
Baker looking at oven trays
Bread on shelves in a bakery
Packing line
Craft brewer pouring beer
Winery interior
Fresh pasta rolling off the line
Bottles being filled
WHY AXUM?
Axum’s platform centers on sector-focused investing, enduring partnerships, long-term value perspective, our unique access to the professional athlete and entertainment community, and operational excellence while building industry-leading brands. We have specialized in the food and beverage vertical market with domain sector expertise. This strategic insight along with our broad and deep-rooted relationships across our markets allows us to be an effective partner.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC APPROACH
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We focus on sectors we know and understand. Our sector-specific approach allows us to identify and pursue the right opportunities.
DEEP OPERATING EXPERTISE
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Our extensive industry experience enhances our ability to conduct in-depth and informed due diligence and work with our portfolio companies to implement effective growth strategies.
BROAD & DIVERSE SKILL SET
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Our diverse skill set enables us to add value throughout the investment cycle.
SMALL/MID-MARKET FOCUS
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Since we focus exclusively on working with small to mid-sized business owners, we understand and appreciate the unique challenges they face and develop strategies to help them achieve their long-term objectives.