I’m not talking about the usual suspects like NYC, Boston, or Chicago. I’m curious about private equity firms headquartered in unconventional but awesome locations—think places like Vail, CO or similar.
These are the kind of spots where you’d expect the quality of life to be off the charts, with great outdoor activities, lifestyle perks, and an overall chill vibe. But at the same time, the firms based there are legit players in the PE world—not just family offices or tiny shops.
Any suggestions? Would love to hear about firms in ski towns, mountain resorts, coastal hideaways, or other non-traditional cities that still have some serious PE credibility.
San Diego
Yeah that’s a good callout. San Diego is one of the most enjoyable cities in the country in my opinion
I would stay away from Seaside. I've heard through the grapevine that they are not that good.
An airport hanger with a private jet in it in California. If you're in the right vertical, you will know who this is. It's basically a fund with 9 figures in AUM and 2 - 3 guys deploying it.
My weird story with them is as follows...
One time, we were looking to sell a minority equity position in a company we owned. One firm committed, and wanted us to find a coinvestor.
My cofounder at the time suggests we talk to a guy with a nickname that would be racist if I typed it out here, but kind of funny when the guy himself says it. The name sounds totally fake though and I was convinced my cofounder was fucking with me. There are also a bunch of things he tells me about the firm that sound completely made up.
So we fly our team down to them, and the said investor introduces himself with the racist nickname. At this point, I'm still convinced the whole thing is still an elaborate prank.
Eventually the deal closes/goes through a few stages where obviously it's not a prank.
Super weird. There's even wackier stuff but I think it's too easy to figure out who the firm is if I type it all out lol
They them boys
Waiting to see which firm opens a legitimate satellite office in Jackson...
Outside of San Diego already mentioned, Miami / South Florida has a few shops (or satellite offices of legit shops) if that area is your cup of tea. Denver has a few and is a reasonably cool place. Austin (Vista and other lesser funds) could be in the conversation.
Bit of a stretch as I believe it’s more like a family office, but Littlejohn Capital is in Savannah.
Santa Barbara has a few shops. Love love love it there.
There’s a couple in Charleston, SC. Not a bad place to live
Know one in Park City
Heard good things about Charlottesville, VA. I know they have Quad-C (PE fund) and a few other shops.
Platinum Equity - Beverly Hills
Location is honestly more of a con than a plus. Super busy area filled with tourists, celebrity spotters, etc.
First Alaskan Capital Partners
Sold a biz for a Jackson, WY based fund once
What fund? Dreaming of living in jackson
There is no desirable place in the us outside of nyc San Diego west la maybe brickell and aspen. So just take your list of funds from there
Peterson Partners - I don't think Utah is that unique but they're sizable
Santa Barbara
Partners Group has a beautiful office in the suburbs of Denver. Very industrial vibes in the campus, and great views of the mountains.
Rubicon in Boulder pretty solid
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