Jones Capital

Jones Capital is a private investment company established in 2018 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in control equity investments in middle-market U.S. companies across various industries, including transportation and logistics, forest products, industrial services, equipment rental, recycling, and business services. Jones Capital focuses on established companies with over $2 million in EBITDA that are seeking a growth-oriented partner. The company values collaboration with partners and management teams who share its core principles of integrity, passion, unity, sustainability, and humility. With a heritage dating back to the incorporation of Jones Lumber Company in 1949, Jones Capital leverages decades of experience to drive growth and innovation in its portfolio companies.

Tom Caughlin

President and Chief Investment Officer

4 past transactions

Alta Arbor Holdings

Venture Round in 2024
Alta Arbor Holdings, based in Dallas, Texas, operates as an investment holding company. It specializes in strategic partnerships with prominent greenhouse growers and distributors of landscape products within the horticulture sector, aiming for long-term stability and continuity.

Greenscreens AI

Seed Round in 2022
Greenscreens.ai is a developer of AI-driven freight software aimed at enhancing the profitability of third-party logistics providers (3PLs). By utilizing machine learning and proprietary datasets, the company offers tools that enable users to confidently and efficiently price loads, ultimately increasing broker margin contributions. Its software provides real-time benchmarking and market predictions, allowing users to adapt to changing market trends quickly. This approach not only improves operational productivity but also reduces the time and uncertainty associated with pricing and booking loads. Through its innovative solutions, Greenscreens.ai helps clients identify missed revenue opportunities and empowers teams to operate at their highest effectiveness.

Parade

Series A in 2022
Parade is a freight brokerage capacity management platform that specializes in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates an on-demand mobile marketplace that connects carriers seeking backhaul opportunities. Parade's technology streamlines the booking process by enabling carriers to find and book loads more efficiently while also notifying them of potential delays, thus helping to mitigate additional costs such as storage fees and detention charges. By integrating with existing tools, Parade enhances the management of carrier relationships, availability, and pricing, making it a valuable resource for freight brokerages aiming to optimize their operations and increase load bookings.

Jones Logistics

Acquisition in 1999
Jones Logistics, established in 1999, has grown its services beyond general transportation to offer specialized solutions such as pipe logistics, brokerage capabilities, flatbed, heavy haul, transportation of forestry by-products, and dedicated services. The company's team is dedicated to finding the right resources for any transportation or logistics need, across various industries.
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