Najafi Companies

The Najafi Companies is an entrepreneurially-driven private investment firm that makes highly-selective investments across industries. The firm makes highly-selective investments across industries, with deep experience in media, technology, consumer, sports, retail, and other sectors. They are concentrators, not diversifiers. Najafi funds its investments with internally generated capital, enabling them to think long-term, move quickly, and operate in true alignment with management. The Najafi Companies is based in Phoenix with offices in Los Angeles and New York and is founded by Jahm Najafi in 2002.

Jahm J. Najafi

Founder and CEO

Paul Parent

SVP

Tina Rhodes-Hall

CFO

6 past transactions

Breadblok

Private Equity Round in 2022
Manufacturer of organic gluten-free baked products based in Santa Monica, California. The company produces baked products like bread, teacakes, pastries, scones, cookies, tartlets and muffins that are free of gums, soy and refined sugars along with also operating a restaurant that serves sandwiches, salads, puddings and beverages.

hai

Seed Round in 2021
hai offsets its own carbon footprint by giving users the tools to reduce water & energy waste. In addition, hai streamlines packaging to use post consumer, reusable materials that are also recyclable.

InStride

Seed Round in 2021
InStride is a global learning services provider that partners with employers to offer their employees access to educational opportunities, including degrees and credentials from top universities. The company's mission is to strengthen the relationship between employers and employees by facilitating career advancement through education. By enabling workers to earn qualifications while maintaining their employment, InStride aims to unlock the potential of the university ecosystem and create meaningful, life-changing impacts for individuals. The focus is on providing high-quality educational pathways that align with workforce needs, ultimately helping employees take significant steps in their professional development.

McLaren

Private Equity Round in 2020
McLaren is a prominent British company based in Woking, specializing in high-performance automotive, motorsport, and technology sectors. Founded in 1963, it consists of three core businesses: McLaren Racing, which competes in Formula 1 and IndyCar; McLaren Automotive, known for hand-building lightweight supercars; and McLaren Applied Technologies, focused on advanced data analytics and performance management. The company leverages its racing expertise to innovate and offer products that enhance performance across various industries, including healthcare and transportation. McLaren is recognized for its commitment to research and development, exemplified by its investments in facilities like the McLaren Composites Technology Centre, which develops lightweight structures for improved vehicle efficiency. With a reputation for technological excellence, McLaren exports over 90 percent of its supercars and continues to play a significant role in the automotive and motorsport industries.

Beach House Group

Series A in 2020
Beach House Group is a consumer product solutions company focused on creating and commercializing brands that cater to consumer needs. The firm specializes in brand incubation, particularly in the cosmetic sector, providing essential services such as brand and product development, design, licensing, and procurement. By leveraging its expertise, Beach House Group supports startups in establishing reputable brands in the market.

Author Solutions

Acquisition in 2016
Author Solutions, LLC is a prominent provider of self-publishing services, catering to authors across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, and Africa. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company offers a range of services including publishing guidance, book editing, formatting, and marketing. Its various self-publishing imprints, such as AuthorHouse, iUniverse, and Xlibris, have assisted over 150,000 authors in bringing more than 190,000 titles to market. In addition to traditional print services, Author Solutions also specializes in e-book publishing and employs strategic partnerships with leading trade publishers to foster new literary talent and expand authors' market access.
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