Mountain Group Capital

Mountain Group Capital, LLC is a Nashville-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 2002. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including life sciences, animal health, and technology. Within life sciences, Mountain Group Capital focuses on areas such as MedTech, medical devices, diagnostics, nutraceuticals, and expedited drug development. In animal health, the firm targets technologies that significantly benefit companion animal health and agricultural practices. Additionally, it invests in disruptive technologies characterized by transformative business models with manageable development risks and expedited market entry. Mountain Group Capital primarily invests in North American companies, particularly in the Southeastern United States and Tennessee, with revenues ranging from $1 million to $50 million. The firm typically seeks minority interests in venture capital investments while aiming for controlling interests in buyouts, adhering to a long-term investment philosophy centered on strong management teams and solid business fundamentals.

Joe Cook III

Managing Director

Joseph C. Cook

Managing Director & Founder

Jay Ferguson

CFO

Rob Readnour

Managing Director

Robin Readnour

Managing Director

Steven D. Singleton

Managing Director

Jack Slaughter

Vice President

Byron Smith

Managing Director

Tyler Whitmore

Vice President

Past deals in Albuquerque, NM

Circular Genomics

Seed Round in 2021
Circular Genomics is a biotechnology and genomics company that develops RNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic assays to facilitate the treatment of psychiatric and neurological diseases. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.