We have successfully invested with businesses in the mid-Atlantic region for the last eight years. As active board members we work closely with management teams to develop and/or enhance their strategic planning. We draw on our strong relationships within the private equity, investment banking, strategic consulting, entrepreneurial, economic development and governmental communities to help our portfolio companies attract the capital, people and other resources necessary to succeed.

In addition, TRF Private Equity also offers portfolio companies a unique suite of human resource consulting services. We work collaboratively with each company and without cost to the company, to define its workforce needs, develop recruitment and training solutions. We also help them implement quality HR practices and policies as well as enhance the wealth creation capabilities of its employees. Our goal is to support the company’s growth and sustainability while improving productivity and opportunities for its employees.

TRF Private Equity manages two funds which in combination have generated almost 1500 jobs for low- and middle-income workers. Our original fund, DVCRF Ventures was launched in 1998 and has been fully invested in 11 ventures, four of which remain in portfolio. Urban Growth Partners (UGP) is TRF Private Equity's second venture fund and with $48.5 million in commitments. Part of UGP, The Baltimore Fund, focuses exclusively on investments in Baltimore and the surrounding five counties.