Finback Investment Partners

Finback Investment Partners

Finback Investment Partners was founded in Coral Gables by a quartet led by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, alongside his son Jeb Bush Jr., long-time investment partner George Huber, and Republican fundraiser Jack Oliver. The team's professional roots run deep in both public policy and private equity — Bush and Huber previously co-managed middle-market firms Britton Hill Holdings and Dock Square Capital, while Oliver spent 13 years as a senior advisor at Barclays and Lehman Brothers. The firm pursues control and minority investments in non-cyclical middle-market companies, with a portfolio reflecting curated partnerships alongside other lead sponsors. Its stated mandate spans healthcare services, digital infrastructure, business services, financial services, cybersecurity, industrials, and education. Confirmed portfolio positions range from HealthEdge — an integrated platform for health plans — to ReliaQuest, a managed security provider, and digital-infrastructure assets like Cyxtera. Geographically, the firm operates from its South Florida base with a sponsor-led, co-investment approach that touches companies across North America. The investment strategy leans heavily on the 'Network Capital' concept: leveraging the founders' high-level government and corporate relationships to open doors, accelerate due diligence, and drive business development for portfolio companies. Finback closed its second private equity fund with nearly $500 million in commitments — the only hard capital figure the firm has publicly disclosed. The core team includes investment professionals with backgrounds at Abry Partners, Sun Capital Partners, Comvest Partners, and PJT Partners, mixing deal execution with political fundraising expertise. A cadre of Senior Advisors — former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, ex-Congressman Patrick McHenry, and former White House aide Zach Butterworth — extends the firm's bipartisan outreach. Justin Grand serves as Chief Operating Officer, Bob Pan leads originations, and Mary Ann Laconte heads business development, a function that mirrors campaign-finance network management. Recently, the firm expanded its team of Senior Advisors, deepening its bench of former elected officials and policy insiders (per the firm's website). Finback is structurally rare: a middle-market private equity firm where the core value proposition is an active, bipartisan political Rolodex rather than a traditional operational playbook. The team markets 'Connectivity Beyond Measure' explicitly — access to Fortune 100 leaders, government decision-makers, and global policy networks becomes a capital form distinct from the $500 million fund. This hybrid of public-sector seniority and private equity sourcing creates a partnership model where co-investors and sponsors gain an unusual strategic edge in regulated or government-adjacent industries, particularly in healthcare services and digital infrastructure.