Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners

What is Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners?

Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners, also known as ForeVest Capital Partners, is an independent alternative investment firm with a focus on growth equity investments in mid-market companies primarily within Central and Eastern Europe. They have a robust team of investment professionals who bring extensive experience in direct equity investments, secondary investing, and debt restructuring.

The firm prides itself on its expertise in equity and specializes in management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), restructuring, special situations, secondary purchases, and ownership transitions. As a private equity fund, Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners leverages its global integration and local insights to identify and capitalize on unique investment opportunities. They have a particular interest in industries such as Software (including Web Marketplace and SaaS), Media, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, as well as A.I. and Big Data.

Their investment thesis includes transforming local mid-market companies into regional champions by partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams. With headquarters located at 13 Banul Antonache St., Bucharest, Romania, and additional presence in Warsaw and New York, the firm underlines its commitment to the regions it serves.

Since 1998, the ForeVest team has invested over $1.2 billion in Central and Eastern Europe. They also manage private equity investments in other emerging markets and handle emerging market non-performing loan, distressed and turn-around asset portfolios.

Through these comprehensive strategies and a selective approach, Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners strives to create value and achieve superior returns for their investors and partners.