At Higher Order Capital, our mission has always been to help people adapt to and benefit from innovation — to use it not just for efficiency, but for empowerment. We believe technology, capital, and community all have the power to make the hardest parts of business ownership a little easier.

That belief led to OwnerCo: a network built by business owners, for business owners. Formed as a joint venture with a group of proven entrepreneurs and operators, OwnerCo helps founders and executives grow, transition, and protect what they’ve built by connecting them with the right capital, partners, and resources when it matters most.

We have a strong conviction in the lower middle market — the backbone of the real economy. These are the companies that employ millions, create enduring local impact, and prove time and again to be the most recession-resistant and the least likely to be displaced by AI. Yet, they remain among the most underserved and ripe for technological enablement. We believe this segment will define the next decade of durable growth.

From exit planning and succession to recapitalization and expansion, OwnerCo focuses on the most financially consequential points in an owner’s journey — the moments that can define not just a company’s future, but a family’s legacy.

Through an integrated ecosystem that includes the Owner Academy and a network of partners focused on helping owners sell, borrow, and grow, OwnerCo supports business owners before, during, and after major transitions. It combines real-world experience with a trusted community of advisors, lenders, and peers who understand what it means to build and lead a business.

The next decade of business ownership will belong to those who are prepared — not just to sell or to grow, but to lead with insight and confidence. OwnerCo exists to make sure they never face those decisions alone — and that’s why we’re proud to have it in the Higher Order Capital portfolio.

At Higher Order Capital, our conviction extends beyond capital alone. Through our applied AI and automation platform, Ensemble, we’re already helping portfolio companies modernize how they operate and grow. When combined with OwnerCo’s network, this creates a powerful engine for transformation — one that brings data, automation, and intelligent systems to Main Street and mid-market companies without losing the human touch that defines great ownership.

Together, OwnerCo and Ensemble embody our mission: to help owners harness technology and innovation to build stronger, smarter, and more resilient businesses — and to ensure that the next generation of American enterprise remains in the hands of those who built it.

Learn more at OwnerCo.com