In our own words

Hear from Trive Capital's Partnership Group on the heritage of the firm, our approach to middle market private equity, and how we drive operational value creation through true partnership with the businesses we back.

As a mission-driven firm, our operating principles guide our decision making

Trive was founded with a vision of creating fulfillment and lasting impact for our team, partner companies, investors and communities

Operating Principles

Operating Principles

Get in the arena

Building great companies requires grit, determination and a willingness to operate in uncertainty. We won't get it right every time, but our team is committed to getting in the arena alongside our partner companies

Lead with humility

Strong leaders recognize that it takes a team to successful, create an environment where the best idea wins and give credit to those that helped create the outcome

Be ethical and act with integrity

Great partnerships are built on trust and knowing that your partner is committed to doing things the right way

Respect each other, be direct, and presume
best intentions

High functioning teams are able to have a healthy debate, with open and honest communication paired with professionalism and trust

Invest in the individual

Trive is committed to developing talent through active mentorship, helping individuals build upon their strengths, overcome challenges and reach their full potential

Adapt and evolve through a philosophy
of continuous improvement

In today's rapidly changing and highly competive environment, operating at the highest level requires being open to new ways of doing things and a commitment to getting better every day

Challenge conventional thinking

Trive's track record is full of examples where keeping an open mind about out of favor industries resulted in successful partnerships; we seek to evaluate each new opportunity based on its merits, not popular opinion

Drive results through a disciplined and
data-driven approach

Great results don't just happen - they are built over time with consistent exection of measurable metrics, driving the business towards a targeted outcome

Optimize outcomes by leveraging the team’s collective strengths

The best outcomes come when we draw upon the different strenghts, perspectives and skill sets found across the entire Trive team, regardless of role or title
We Put People First

Trive’s success stems from the quality of our team, which has been built with intention with individuals committed to living out our operating principles

Dedicated Operating Partners

Our team of Operating Partners work alongside portfolio leadership to drive operational value creation via discreet projects to both solve existing challenges and build new capabilities

Lila’s Light Foundation

In July 2025, our dear friend and Partner, Blake Bonner, and his wife, Caitlin, suffered the tragic loss of their eldest daughter, Lila, in the horrific floods in Central Texas. Lila was a loving big sister and role model to her younger sisters, Scarlett and Wynn. The entire Trive team mourns with the Bonner family and is committed to supporting Blake and Caitlin’s efforts to keep Lila’s legacy alive through a foundation they have established in her honor: Lila’s Light.
Lila’s Light was created to honor Lila’s love for animals and animal rescue — just as Lila would have wanted.