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Fields Texas Ltd.
Fields Texas Ltd. was established in 2003 by Bill Fields following his departure from Walmart in 1996. Fields had served as President and CEO of the Walmart...
Fields Texas Ltd.
Fields Texas Ltd. was established in 2003 by Bill Fields following his departure from Walmart in 1996. Fields had served as President and CEO of the Walmart Stores Division. His wife Lucia Fields co-founded the office. The wealth originated from Fields’ executive positions at Walmart, Blockbuster Entertainment Group and Hudson’s Bay Company. The office pursues private equity and real estate investments with a focus on consumer and retail sectors. It commits capital directly to operating companies and investment vehicles while supplying management consulting and resources. Confirmed positions include a US manufacturer of artificial Christmas trees and pools, an electronic cigarette company and a Chinese retailer. The firm has partnered with Argo Capital Partners on Nektar Naturals and with Apeiron Investment Group on Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corp. II. Geographic reach spans North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Oceania and South America. No public headcount or AUM figure exists. The team operates from a single Austin headquarters. Darren Stanwood serves as Managing Member of the related holdings entity. Bill Fields passed away in 2020. The office maintains the Bill Fields Memorial Fund as its philanthropic vehicle and has held Axial Platform membership since 2020 for deal sourcing. The firm’s structure integrates investment decisions with operational execution through an internal team experienced in sales, marketing and strategic sourcing. This hybrid model allows Fields Texas Ltd. to influence portfolio company direction beyond capital allocation alone.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2003
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Austin
Corporate office
2802 Flintrock Trace Road, Suite 233, Austin, TX 78738, United States
Principals
Bill Fields
Founder and Chairman
Darren Stanwood
Managing Member
Altss tracks 1 additional named team member for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fields Texas Ltd.?
Darren Stanwood serves as Managing Member. Bill Fields acted as chairman until his death in 2020. The office evaluates opportunities through an internal team with retail operations experience.
How does Fields Texas Ltd. source proprietary deal flow?
The firm has maintained Axial Platform membership since 2020. It also receives inbound approaches and leverages relationships from Bill Fields’ Walmart, Blockbuster and Hudson’s Bay tenure.
Does Fields Texas Ltd. participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office makes direct capital investments in operating companies and investment vehicles. It also takes active and passive positions where it can supply capital or resources.
What investment stages does Fields Texas Ltd. typically target?
The firm targets growth-stage businesses in consumer and retail sectors. It has backed both early consumer products companies and larger retail platforms.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Bill Fields generated the family wealth through executive roles at Walmart from 1971 to 1996, followed by CEO positions at Blockbuster and Hudson’s Bay Company.
Does Fields Texas Ltd. maintain philanthropic structures?
The office operates the Bill Fields Memorial Fund. No further separation details between investment and philanthropic activities have been disclosed.
What is Fields Texas Ltd.'s known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm has co-invested with Argo Capital Partners and Apeiron Investment Group on specific transactions. It evaluates each opportunity for operational fit rather than following a fixed co-investment policy.
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