Carpenter & Company

Carpenter & Company, founded in 1974 and based in Irvine, California, is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in community banks. The firm focuses on buyout investments, recapitalization, and growth equity for young and startup banking franchises, aiming to hold significant ownership stakes. Carpenter & Company allocates approximately 50 percent of its investments to California-based institutions, with the remainder distributed across the United States. In addition to its investment activities, the firm offers advisory services and financial analysis, including assessments of economic conditions and trends affecting the banking industry.