Inventures Group

About The Fund

Inventures Group, known through its private equity investment firm Culbro, LLC, is an investment entity of the Cullman and Bloomingdale families. It stands out as a unique player in the private equity space, as it is not structured as a traditional fund and, as such, is not bound by a specific investment horizon. This flexibility allows Culbro to engage with portfolio companies over potentially indefinite timelines, providing stability and a long-term growth perspective. The firm originated from the entrepreneurial success following the sale of General Cigar, which the Cullman family owned for over 40 years, highlighting a foundational legacy in business and value creation. With an aim to invest in growth companies that exhibit strong entrepreneurial management, Culbro showcases a broad investment thesis that spans a variety of industries, signaling a versatile and dynamic approach to equity investment. The firm's target equity investment ranges from $5 to $50 million, though it maintains the latitude to consider both smaller and larger investments. Moreover, Culbro invests on both a control and minority basis, allowing for a diverse set of investment structures tailored to meet the needs of its portfolio companies. Initially rooted in consumer products due to the backgrounds of its three co-founders, the firm has since branched out to encompass investments in sectors such as Software (including Web, Marketplace, SaaS), Hospitality and Events, IoT and Wearables, HealthTech and Fitness, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Messaging, Healthcare and Wellness, Online Social, and Consumer sectors. Geographically, Culbro's focus is primarily on opportunities within North America and India, indicating a strategic positioning to tap into both established and emerging markets. Inventures Group's expertise lies in equity with specialties in Expansion and MBO/LBO, reflecting its capability to support companies through significant growth phases and transitions.