Some companies are best held across generations. At M²O, we provide patient, flexible capital that allows businesses to grow without the pressure of short exit timelines. Our permanent capital approach creates stability for employees, customers, and owners while enabling steady, compounding growth.
Long-Term Hold investing emerged as an alternative to traditional private equity, offering a structure that prioritizes flexibility, resilience, and lasting value. Rather than measuring success on short exit horizons, this approach recognizes the advantages of holding great businesses over extended periods of time.
Long-term investing and compounding are interwoven into the fabric of M²O’s investment philosophy. Our flexible capital approach has enabled us to remain invested in outstanding companies as they grow, evolve, and compound value over time.
(1994–Present)One of the first search funds we backed and a defining moment in the history of the model. Asurion exemplifies the power of long-term compounding and remains a cornerstone investment in our portfolio more than three decades later.
(2012–Present)A global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, Lineage has grown into one of the largest cold-storage providers worldwide. Since our initial investment, we have remained a long-term partner through its expansion, innovation, and IPO, continuing to support its leadership in the cold-chain sector.
(2016–Present)Originally a traditional search fund acquisition, Datacor’s long-term potential became evident as its leadership team drove continued growth. Rather than exit, we chose to remain a committed partner through multiple recapitalizations, supporting the company’s enduring trajectory.
These examples reflect a consistent theme across our portfolio: when a business is built to endure, we’re proud to remain invested for the journey.
We’ve partnered with entrepreneurs and managers for more than three decades. If you’d like to learn more about our long-term hold approach, explore our portfolio or reach out to start a conversation.
