Vernon & Park Capital

About The Fund

Vernon & Park Capital, L.P. is a private equity and venture capital firm that has been active since 2002. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the firm brings together industry, business, and financial expertise to offer strategic capital to its portfolio companies. Vernon & Park Capital leverages its substantial network of industry contacts as a strategic resource to assist companies in realizing their economic potential. They focus on delivering differentiated products and services in attractive industries and emphasize working with high-caliber management teams. Specific sectors in which they invest include Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), FinTech (& Financial Services), IoT (& Wearables), CleanTech, A.I. (& Big Data), Mobile, and although not typically associated with technology, they also focus on Coffee and eSports as part of their diverse investment portfolio. The firm not only provides capital but also lends their expertise and connections in strategy, finance, marketing, and operations through an extensive and valuable professional network. They aim to invest in categories where they hold substantial, industry-specific connections. Vernon & Park Capital adopts a long-term investment horizon, seeking out great businesses rather than quick exits, and prioritizes building lasting value in their partner companies. They look to support exceptional management teams, emphasizing a 'People First' approach, recognizing that exceptional companies start with exceptional people. Typically, the companies they invest in have a minimum of $2 million in revenue or otherwise possess similarly valued proprietary/intellectual property. They are flexible regarding the structure of investment, open to both minority and majority investments. The firm's team is led by Managing Partner Jim Ginsburg and Managing Director Linda Ginsburg, among others.