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Back in Black
Back in Black is a family office with a multi-city platform that includes locations in Portland, San Francisco, Houston, Pasadena, New York, and Dubai, as...
Back in Black
Back in Black is a family office with a multi-city platform that includes locations in Portland, San Francisco, Houston, Pasadena, New York, and Dubai, as well as Danville. The firm's founding year and wealth origin are not publicly disclosed. The firm's investment strategy spans private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy transition and renewables, and venture capital. It typically deploys capital through direct investments and co-investments alongside external general partners, focusing on North American and Middle Eastern markets. Known portfolio companies or deals have not been publicly named by the firm. The firm maintains a network of offices across the US and in Dubai, suggesting a team structure that supports cross-border deal sourcing. No recent operational events have been publicly reported. Additional vehicles such as philanthropic foundations or operating companies have not been disclosed. The firm's structural differentiator is its geographic breadth across the US and the Middle East—a relatively uncommon setup among single-family offices. This allows it to source and execute deals on two continents without relying on external regional advisors.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Portland
Corporate office
Portland, OR, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco · Houston · Pasadena · New York · Dubai · Danville
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Back in Black?
The firm has not publicly named its leadership or investment committee members. The principals remain anonymous in public records and on the firm's own communications.
How does Back in Black source proprietary deal flow?
The firm's deal sourcing strategy is not publicly detailed. Given its multi-city office footprint spanning the US and Dubai, it likely leverages local networks in each region. The firm has not disclosed whether it uses a proprietary sourcing platform or external advisors.
Is Back in Black structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Publicly available information indicates it is a family office. The firm's multiple offices and wide sector focus suggest it functions more like a diversified family office than a pure venture capital firm. It does not appear to manage third-party capital.
Does Back in Black participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm has not publicly clarified its split between fund commitments and direct deals. Given its stated preference for co-investments alongside GPs, direct deals appear to be a significant part of its strategy. Fund commitments as an LP are not ruled out.
What investment stages does Back in Black typically target?
The firm's sector tags include venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure, which together span early-stage through mature assets. Exact stage preference has not been disclosed.
Which sectors does Back in Black explicitly avoid?
The firm has not published a list of excluded sectors. Its disclosed sector focus—private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy transition and renewables, and venture capital—suggests it does not avoid any major category publicly.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The wealth origin for Back in Black has not been publicly disclosed. The firm name does not link to any known family or individual in public records.
Does Back in Black maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
There is no public record of a philanthropic foundation or charitable arm associated with Back in Black. The firm has not disclosed any such structures.
What is Back in Black's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm's public materials indicate it structures most of its deals through co-investments alongside specialist GPs. This suggests a preference for direct deal participation over passive fund investing.
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