Investar Financial

Investar Financial Corporation is an investment firm based in Irving, Texas, specializing in direct and fund investments. The company focuses on venture capital and private equity, targeting majority-owned and controlled businesses, particularly within the Hispanic market in the United States. Its venture capital efforts emphasize multi-unit retail sectors such as finance, grocery, and healthcare. In private equity, Investar seeks to engage in joint ventures and limited partnerships, primarily as a limited partner without a controlling interest. The firm aims to make non-operating investments in industries including restaurants, energy, food manufacturing, and real estate, typically maintaining a long-term investment horizon for majority-owned businesses and a shorter timeframe for non-operating investments.