Durable value in volatile times.
Flyleaf invests in and grows lower-middle market owner-operated companies, building outsized value for investors and lasting legacies for founders.
Lasting value for investors
Flyleaf Capital creates durable low-correlation returns for our investors by unlocking untapped value in owner-operated companies across Texas.
We deploy majority equity, structured equity and private credit on a deal-by-deal basis to ensure deep alignment between investors, sellers, and Flyleaf.
Our investments offer opportunities for current income while preserving long-term upside potential through organic growth, consolidation, and strategic opportunities for multiple arbitrage.
Lasting legacies for founders
Flyleaf partners with owner-operators to provide them with the liquidity they seek while positioning the companies they've built for future growth.
From facilitating a transition or succession to providing flexible expansion capital, Flyleaf utilizes a variety of investment structures to ensure seller alignment, operational continuity and upside potential.
We are not a private equity fund. We raise capital on a deal-by-deal basis, selecting investors that are strategic to each business we acquire or invest in. This enables us to offer deal structures that work for sellers and appropriately value the companies they've worked hard to build.
Experts in acquiring and growing companies.
Lawson Gow has built and led some of the country's most successful startup and entrepreneurship support infrastructure platforms, including The Cannon, the largest startup incubator and coworking chain in Texas, and Greentown Labs, the world's premier cleantech innovation incubator. He previously worked in venture capital at KPMG Ventures.
Adam Wells was previously the CEO of Golden Section, a growth equity firm for B2B SaaS companies, with over $100M under management. He also served as the firm's CRO and COO. Adam has also served as CFO and Treasurer for acclaimed cleantech incubator Greentown Labs. Adam started his career in residential real estate development.
Jack Kins, CPA brings over 30 years of financial, M&A, and family office experience to the team. He was previously the SVP of M&A for Perry Homes and a member of the company's executive team. He has served as CFO at holding company Senterra, oilfield services companies Cooke Slickline and Big Covey Exploration, and BPO firm GC Services.
Remington Tonar, PhD is the co-founder of Cart.com, which he grew to $500M ARR, over 1,000 employees and a $1.6B valuation in 4 years through an M&A-driven strategy. He previously ran an early stage venture capital fund and worked in innovation consulting in New York City. He is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Rice University.
Jackson Kins began his career at CTA Marketing Group, a startup he helped launch alongside its founder. He later joined CGF Advisory Group as an Analyst, where he conducted market research and financial analysis on commercial real estate investments and facilitated the acquisition of several properties. At RMH Marketing, Jackson established the firm's business development division and secured numerous new clients on retainer. He also worked with Helium Capital and Greentown Labs, where he supported strategic initiatives and business operations.
Considering your next chapter?
Whether you're an owner weighing a transition or an investor interested in our platform — we'd like to hear from you.