Pivotal Group

Pivotal Group, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that also engages in real estate investments. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on various sectors including telecommunications, technology, media, healthcare, aerospace, and business and financial services. Pivotal Group targets mid to late-stage venture investments and prefers to partner with management teams rather than acquiring firms outright. Investment amounts typically range from $15 million to $500 million, with a focus on companies that have revenues between $20 million and $500 million and a minimum EBITDA of $10 million. In addition to its private equity activities, Pivotal has extensive experience in real estate, managing a diverse portfolio that includes residential projects, commercial developments, and luxury properties. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada.

Richard Garner

COO

Scott K. Knauer

Managing Director

F. Francis Najafi

Founder and CEO

Kurt Nishimura

Vice President, Acquisitions

Tyler Rives

Managing Director

Tyler Rives

Managing Director

Francis Najafi Ph.D

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Arizona

Cyr3con

Series A in 2020
Cyr3con is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, that specializes in predicting cyber-attacks using artificial intelligence. The company offers a suite of solutions that analyzes data from various online hacker communities to quantify and anticipate hacker actions before they lead to incidents. By combining insights from human analysts with advanced machine learning capabilities, Cyr3con aims to understand the threat landscape and detect emerging attacks at their earliest stages. This approach enables enterprises to identify and prevent potential cyber threats effectively.

Wellements

Acquisition in 2004
Wellements is a Phoenix-based company that specializes in naturally formulated nutrition products for babies and children. The company offers a diverse range of over 60 products, including certified organic and preservative-free gripe water, vitamin and mineral drops, and multivitamin gummies designed to support healthy growth and immune health. Their product line also features cleansing teas and sports fitness supplements. Wellements distributes its products through major retailers such as Costco Wholesale, Vitamin Shoppe, and GNC, as well as independent health food chains and e-commerce platforms, ensuring broad accessibility for customers seeking organic nutrition solutions.
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