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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.
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.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2011
AUM
237 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Austin
Corporate office
Austin, TX, United States
Principals
Brad Johl
Partner
Jeff Sokol
Partner
Greg Maletsky
Partner
Billy Duffy
Principal
Evan Kearns
Vice President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Acacia Partners?
Brad Johl leads as founder and partner. Jeff Sokol, Greg Maletsky, Billy Duffy and Evan Kearns serve as additional partners and principals on the investment team.
How does Acacia Partners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on Brad Johl’s network from prior roles at the Esping Family Office, Fortress, American Capital and Bear Stearns plus active participation in YPO and ACG Texas events.
Is Acacia Partners structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a single-family office that makes direct private-equity investments in lower-middle-market companies without raising external funds.
Does Acacia Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes only direct investments and co-investments; it does not commit capital to third-party funds.
What investment stages does Acacia Partners typically target?
The office focuses on buyout and growth equity transactions in companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from Brad Johl’s private-equity and lower-middle-market investment activities conducted prior to and alongside founding Acacia Partners.
What is Acacia Partners’ known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm does not pursue co-investments with external general partners; it completes 100 percent of transactions as principal with founder-owners.
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