About Us

We are a people-first private equity firm, focused on the lower-mid market and driven by the values of thoughtfulness, curiosity, and humility.

We understand that behind every investment opportunity is a story, a team, and a vision. We believe that true value is created by putting people at the forefront of our decision-making process. We prioritize building partnerships based on trust, empathy, and shared goals.

With a deep commitment to continuous learning and innovative solutions, we approach each opportunity with curiosity and an open mind. Our humble approach fosters collaboration and allows us to make a positive impact on our partners, their teams, and the companies we serve.

Our Mantra

Be Thoughtful.

We prioritizes empathy, compassion, and pragmatic decision-making. We aim to cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace, by active listening and open communication. By infusing thoughtfulness into every aspect of our business, we build trust and loyalty amongst all stakeholders, which in turn develops stronger, more productive relationships.

Be Curious.

We champion 'Continuous Learning and Innovation with Openness and Curiosity.' We are committed to constant learning and pioneering innovative solutions. Always on the lookout for new opportunities, our curiosity fuels our creativity and promotes a progressive environment.

Be Humble.

We recognize the strengths of others and value diverse perspectives. By asking the right questions and challenging assumptions, we practice active humility by listening, seeking feedback, and showing gratitude, fostering a culture that inspires innovation, cultivates trust, and creates lasting partnerships.

About

Unmatched advantages, your path to success with us

Humble Enterprises

Traditional Private Equity

Search Funds

People

Put people-first

Put profit-first

Operations

Deep rooted understanding and long track record of operating small to medium sized businesses

Typically more financial engineers - rely on 3rd party managers. Often don’t understand the true mechanics of a business

Typically an individual that may or may not have diverse skill set required to operate a business

Culture

Work with existing culture of your organization to ensure all staff feel valued and appreciated

Push a "one sized" corporate culture with many "in the box" policies and procedures

Often operate without understanding of culture

Equity Funding

Fully self funded, no outside use of capital, no-limitations

Typically uses 3rd party funds, comes with restrictions, limitations and a variety of behind the scenes approvals

Typically will not have equity funds lined up until LOI is signed. Often have a hard time closing deals

Investment Horizon

Long term investors, no pressure to sell in the future

Need to return the equity capital in 7 years, which requires need to sell the business

Ability to close deals

100%, and will do so professionally and with kindness and grace

100% but may be more cold in transaction

Hit or miss

Company Legacy

Will always operate in a manner that is very respectful to the legacy acquired

Typically is more about returns then protecting the business legacy

All round good people

We are great people at Humble, and people enjoy working with us

Often are more profit driven and this can cause strain in relationships within the business in quest for short term returns

Hit or miss

Why us

Unmatched advantages, your path to success with us

Humble Enterprises

People

Put people-first

Operations

Deep rooted understanding and long track record of operating small to medium sized businesses

Culture

Work with existing culture of your organization to ensure all staff feel valued and appreciated

Equity Funding

Fully self funded, no outside use of capital, no-limitations

Investment Horizon

Long term investors, no pressure to sell in the future

Ability to close deals

100%, and will do so professionally and with kindness and grace

Company Legacy

Will always operate in a manner that is very respectful to the legacy acquired

All round good people

We are great people at Humble, and people enjoy working with us

Traditional Private Equity

People

Put profit-first

Operations

Typically more financial engineers - rely on 3rd party managers. Often don’t understand the true mechanics of a business

Culture

Push a "one sized" corporate culture with many "in the box" policies and procedures

Equity Funding

Typically uses 3rd party funds, comes with restrictions, limitations and a variety of behind the scenes approvals

Investment Horizon

Need to return the equity capital in 7 years, which requires need to sell the business

Ability to close deals

100% but may be more cold in transaction

Company Legacy

Typically is more about returns then protecting the business legacy

All round good people

Often are more profit driven and this can cause strain in relationships within the business in quest for short term returns

Search Funds

People

Put profit-first

Operations

Typically an individual that may or may not have diverse skill set required to operate a business

Culture

Often operate without understanding of culture

Equity Funding

Typically will not have equity funds lined up until LOI is signed. Often have a hard time closing deals

Investment Horizon

Need to return the equity capital in 7 years, which requires need to sell the business

Ability to close deals

Hit or miss

Company Legacy

Typically is more about returns then protecting the business legacy

All round good people

Hit or miss

A trusted partner, a catalyst for growth, and a force for positive change.

Humble is passionate about creating value that extends beyond the balance sheet. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of our stakeholders, their teams, and the communities we serve. With an unwavering commitment to our investments, we strive to create an environment that promotes trust, collaboration, and long-term success.

Our Approach

We place people at the heart of our decisions. We prioritize the well-being of employees and stakeholders and honour business continuity and value preservation, alongside embracing positive change towards business modernization and continued sustainable success.

Self Funded

We are fully self funded. This gives us the autonomy to make strategic decisions without external stakeholders' interference. This enables quicker decision-making and the ability to address investment opportunities in real-time. No red tape.

Legacy Preservation

We respect perception and operate in a manner consistent to the company's heritage, values, and reputation. Balancing operational improvements and growth initiatives with respect for the company's history paves the way for a sustainable and prosperous future, benefiting all parties involved.

No Ego

We are owner operators with a deep rooted understanding and long track record of operating small to medium businesses. We practice active humility and want to work with great people in a great business.