Acacia Partners

Acacia Partners

Acacia Partners was established in 2011 by Brad Johl. The wealth originates from Johl’s career in private equity and lower-middle-market investments. Prior experience includes work at the Esping Family Office focused on equity investments in the same segment. The firm pursues buyout and growth equity opportunities in founder-owned and owner-operated companies. Asset classes include private equity with exposure to healthcare services, industrial tech, proptech, mobility and transportation, and enterprise software. Investments occur primarily in North America. Structures emphasize flexible terms, recapitalizations, and direct ownership rather than fund commitments. Confirmed board seats include A&A Global and Vision Radiology. The approach limits leverage to operational improvement and avoids fixed-term mandates. The office maintains five investment professionals in Austin. Brad Johl, Jeff Sokol, Greg Maletsky, Billy Duffy and Evan Kearns comprise the team. Johl holds memberships in the Young Presidents Organization Austin chapter and the University of Texas Chancellor’s Council Centurions. Philanthropic activity includes support for Shalom Austin and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Acacia operates without external fund vehicles or limited-partner commitments. Capital remains evergreen and fully aligned with the family principal, enabling indefinite ownership and direct governance of portfolio companies.