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, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in predictive cybersecurity. The company employs artificial intelligence to anticipate cyber-attacks by monitoring online hacker communities and quantifying potential threats before they materialize, aiming to mitigate numerous cyber incidents. CYR3CON's platform combines human analysis with advanced machine learning to comprehend the evolving threat landscape and identify emerging attacks against enterprises, facilitating proactive cybersecurity measures.

Wellements

Acquisition in 2004
Wellements is a Phoenix-based company specializing in naturally formulated nutrition products for babies and families. The company offers over 60 products, including certified organic and preservative-free gripe water, vitamin and mineral drops, cleansing teas, and sports fitness supplements. These products are designed to support healthy growth, development, and immune health. Wellements distributes its items through major retailers such as Costco Wholesale, Vitamin Shoppe, and GNC, as well as independent health food chains, gyms, and various e-commerce platforms. The emphasis on organic ingredients and health-conscious formulations reflects the company's commitment to providing high-quality nutritional solutions for consumers.
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