LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Capital Partners ("Aurora"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has been named to Inc.'s sixth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, which honors private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with the best track records of success backing entrepreneurs and partnering with founder-led businesses.
Since its inception in 1991, Aurora has focused on aligning with outstanding founders and management teams. Since 2016, Aurora has partnered with seven founder-led businesses and deployed approximately $2.2 billion of equity capital.
"Over 33 years, we have strived to be the partner of choice to management teams, working closely with industry-leading companies to help capitalize on organic and inorganic growth opportunities," said Scott Erickson, Partner at Aurora Capital Partners. "We remain dedicated to forming sincere partnerships with founders and management teams, serving as a financial and strategic partner to help empower them with the capital and support they need to grow and succeed. We are proud of the lasting relationships we have formed, and look forward to the privilege of continuing to work with exceptional founders and management teams."
"Partnering with Aurora has been transformative for Cold Chain Technologies," said Larry Gordon, Founder of Cold Chain Technologies, an Aurora portfolio company since 2019. "Aurora has invested heavily in our growth – whether it's human capital, the build out of our acquisition engine, or driving commercial excellence – Aurora has consistently provided the resources and expertise needed to unlock our full potential."
To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences partnering with private equity, venture capital, and debt firms and shared data on how their portfolio companies have grown during these partnerships.
To see the full Founder-Friendly Investors list and learn more about the selection criteria and methodology, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2024
About Aurora Capital Partners
Aurora Capital Partners is a leading Los Angeles-based private equity firm with $6 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1991, the firm invests in middle-market companies with leading market positions, stable industry dynamics, attractive business model characteristics and actionable opportunities for growth in partnership with management. For more information about Aurora Capital Partners, visit: https://www.auroracap.com/