28 Oct 2025
Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, was included on Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors list, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received this recognition for its track record of partnering with founder-led businesses.
The recognition underscores Investcorp’s North American Private Equity team’s (“NAPE”) continued commitment to supporting founder-led companies in the middle market. With more than 40 years of investment experience, NAPE has completed over 75 transactions, deploying in excess of $22 billion in transaction value to accelerate growth for services-oriented businesses.
“We believe that being recognized again by Inc. validates our unwavering focus on building meaningful, collaborative relationships with the entrepreneurial leaders who drive innovation in the middle market,” said Kirk Fleischer, Managing Director and Head of Business Development for North American Private Equity at Investcorp. “Our approach goes beyond capital – we bring deep sector expertise, strategic guidance, and a genuine commitment to helping founders realize their vision for long-term success.”
Investcorp’s portfolio demonstrates this founder-centric approach, with ten of the firm’s fourteen current North American portfolio companies being founder-led. NAPE targets investments ranging from $200 million to $800 million in enterprise value, focusing specifically on the Business & Professional Services and Commercial Services sectors. “Our success stems from understanding that each founder’s journey is unique,” added Fleischer. “We leverage our extensive network, operational expertise, and financial resources to support their specific growth objectives while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that made their businesses successful.”
Investcorp submitted a nomination and paid an application fee to be considered for Inc. Magazine Founder-Friendly Investors List. In assessing Investcorp’s application, Inc. Magazine reviewed information submitted by Investcorp about its private equity business over the past five years and interviewed founders of portfolio companies Investcorp exited within the past five years. Additional information about the methodology used by Inc. Magazine is available here.