Partnership that feels like home.
Private equity, redefined—one that prioritizes your goals, your people, and your vision for the future.
Why 1780 Capital?
You’re at a pivotal moment in your business journey—poised for the next phase of growth. Now is the ideal time to bring on a seasoned partner who can help accelerate that trajectory.
You already have a great team. We’re here to help you build on that—bringing in the right people, with the right skills to supplement your existing team, exactly when they’re needed to support your continued growth.
The values and environment you’ve created are a big part of what makes your business special. We want to protect and strengthen that culture, not change what’s already working.
You have a clear vision for where your business is headed. Our goal is to understand where you want to go and work side-by-side with you—aligning our efforts and incentives to support your plan.
Meaningful growth takes time. We recognize the highs and lows of building something enduring and bring the steady, experienced partnership needed to navigate them.
You’ve been a strong, steady partner to your employees, customers, and community. We want to be the same for you—trusted, thoughtful, and committed to your business’s long-term success.
At 1780 Capital, we're focused on what truly matters:
Our Focus
Business Types
Differentiated B2B services and products businesses with recurring revenue streams and continued strong growth potential.
Ownership
Founder, entrepreneur and/or management-owned, with interest in remaining a material owner of the business going forward.
End Markets
Industrial, Healthcare, Pharma and other attractive growth markets.
Size
$1-5mm of EBITDA.
Geography
US-based, with a preference for the Southeast.
Representative Experience
Provider of clinical trial site services focused on central nervous system disorders
Provider of online training and education for healthcare professionals
Provider of affirmative action planning and compliance services for federal contractors
Provider of clinical trial site services focused on neurology, orthopedics, general medicine, pain and other disorders
Provider of emergency medical ground and air transportation billing and reimbursement services
Provider of cybersecurity solutions for various government agencies
Full-service provider of revenue cycle management solutions for complex claims
Full-service petroleum equipment distributor, installer and service provider
Franchisor and reseller of complete shipping solutions
About the Founder
Scott brings over two decades of experience successfully investing in and helping businesses grow with purpose. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with founders and entrepreneurs—supporting them to build strong teams, improve operations, and scale in a thoughtful, sustainable way.
Prior to founding 1780 Capital, Scott spent nearly 20 years with Reynolda Equity Partners and Five Points Capital where he successfully invested more than $400 million across 30+ businesses. His background also includes experience in investment banking at Wachovia Securities (now Wells Fargo) and in financial leadership roles at General Electric. Scott earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Business Administration from Brigham Young University.
Scott lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He values his time with his wife, Alexis, and their four children. He is active in his church, serving in various leadership capacities, and enjoys working closely with other community organizations. He manages to exercise regularly, is an avid snow skier and water sports enthusiast and had one really good round of golf that keeps him coming back for more.
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