BEAU CAPITAL LLC

BEAU CAPITAL LLC

BEAU CAPITAL LLC operates as the family office for former NBA guard and Memphis basketball legend Elliot Perry. The office is run by his brother, Carlos 'Beau' Perry, who translates the family's athletic earnings and civic ties into a disciplined, relationship-driven investment program. While the Perry family's wealth originated from Elliot Perry's professional basketball career spanning the 1990s and early 2000s, the office maintains a deliberately low public profile, concentrating on opportunities where its network provides a distinct sourcing advantage. The firm deploys capital across three primary asset classes: venture capital, private equity, and real estate. Within venture capital, Beau Capital has participated in early-stage rounds for companies with ties to the Southeast, often co-investing alongside regional funds and angel networks. The real estate book centers on commercial and residential development projects in Memphis, Tennessee, reflecting a commitment to the city where Elliot Perry played his college career at the University of Memphis. The office evaluates direct deals and fund commitments, favoring structures where its principals can engage directly with company leadership. The family's influence extends beyond direct investing through the Perry Family Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle that focuses on education, youth mentorship, and community development in Memphis. The foundation operates as a separate entity but shares board leadership with the investment office. The structure allows for a clean separation between grant-making activities and return-seeking capital deployment, while the relationships built through philanthropy often surface proprietary deal flow for the investment side. What distinguishes Beau Capital from generic family offices is its deep integration with Memphis's civic and athletic community. Elliot Perry's role as a visible alumnus and community leader, combined with Carlos Perry's day-to-day management, creates a dual-principal structure where reputation capital and investment capital reinforce each other. The office does not market itself for external capital and operates as a true single-family office, pursuing a patient, multi-decade investment horizon.