Montage Partners: Recognized as a Founder-Friendly Investor for the Third Year in a Row

Scottsdale-based private equity firm, Montage Partners, has once again been named to Inc.'s annual list of Founder-Friendly Investors. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and driving growth. With a focus on providing guidance, expertise, and understanding, Montage Partners has earned the trust of founders and management teams alike.

The Founder-Friendly Investors list, compiled by Inc. magazine, recognizes 218 firms that remain actively involved with the businesses they invest in. These firms have demonstrated a track record of success and have become trusted partners to entrepreneurs. The list serves as a valuable resource for founders seeking financing partners who prioritize their growth and success.

Montage Partners, founded in 2004, has invested in 19 companies to date, placing significant emphasis on building internal resources to better support founders and management teams. The firm offers a range of services, including strategy development, marketing support, acquisitions, recruitment of key leadership positions, and accounting and finance assistance. Montage Partners is also committed to responsible investment practices and is a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.

Jordan Tate, co-Managing Partner of Montage Partners, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, "The positive feedback we’ve received from the founders we’ve invested in validates the culture we’ve worked hard to build within our own firm over the past 20 years." He further added, "Inc.'s selection validates that we’re on the right track and living up to our values with our partners."

The success of Montage Partners can be attributed to its core values: transparency, integrity, excellence, mutual respect, accountability, and people. The firm seeks out founders and management teams who share these values and foster a people-first culture within their organizations. By aligning with like-minded individuals, Montage Partners aims to help companies reach the next level of growth and success.

Inc. magazine compiled the Founder-Friendly Investors list by gathering feedback directly from entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders were asked to share their experiences partnering with these firms and provide data on the growth their companies achieved through these partnerships. The complete list can be found on Inc.'s website.

For over four decades, Inc. has been a trusted source of information, tools, and resources for entrepreneurs. With a multi-platform approach that includes websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print publications, Inc. reaches over 50 million people each month. The Inc. 5000 list, produced annually, recognizes the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States, providing founders with valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

Montage Partners' inclusion in Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors list reaffirms the firm's dedication to fostering growth and supporting entrepreneurs. With a commitment to exceptional people and a people-first approach, Montage Partners continues to make a significant impact in the private equity industry.

To learn more about Montage Partners and their people-first approach to private equity, visit their website. The November 2023 issue of Inc. magazine, featuring the Founder-Friendly Investors list, is available online and will be available at newsstands starting October 31.