James P. Patton has spent his career working alongside entrepreneurial business leaders in industries that demand strong operations, sound judgment, and long-term thinking. As Founder and Senior Managing Partner, Jim brings a rare combination of investment experience, hands-on operating perspective, and deep familiarity with the kinds of industrial and infrastructure-related businesses that are often built through years of hard work, resilience, and personal commitment. Jim previously led a buyout firm focused on industrial and infrastructure-adjacent manufacturing, where he developed extensive experience evaluating, acquiring, and building businesses in complex operating environments. His background includes cross-border acquisition and ownership experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and infrastructure-contractor ecosystems, giving him a broad and practical understanding of how businesses grow, where challenges arise, and what owners need in a trusted partner. Trained as an industrial engineer, Jim approaches businesses with both analytical discipline and real-world practicality. He understands that behind every company is an owner who has invested tremendous time, energy, and personal sacrifice to build something meaningful. That perspective shapes the way Jim works with business owners — with respect, directness, and an appreciation for the importance of culture, people, and legacy, not just numbers.