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Mariposa Capital (Franklin Family Office)
Mariposa Capital was founded in 2013 as the single-family office for Sir Martin E. Franklin. His wealth originated from building Jarden Corporation and its...
Mariposa Capital (Franklin Family Office)
Mariposa Capital was founded in 2013 as the single-family office for Sir Martin E. Franklin. His wealth originated from building Jarden Corporation and its subsequent sale to Newell Brands. The office invests in public equities, private equity, and direct co-investments. It covers late-stage and pre-IPO opportunities with activist positioning where appropriate. Confirmed positions align with consumer products, industrial technology, and specialty chemicals. Geographic reach includes North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Asset classes extend to AgriTech & FoodTech, Healthcare Services, Energy Transition & Renewables, ClimateTech, and Sports & Wellness. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed. No adjacent philanthropic vehicles or club memberships appear in available records. No operational events from the last 24 months have been identified. The office maintains a hybrid mandate that combines public-market holdings with private direct investments, allowing it to act as both allocator and active participant in targeted sectors.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2013
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Pasadena
Corporate office
Miami Beach, FL, United States
Principals
Sir Martin E. Franklin
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Mariposa Capital?
Sir Martin E. Franklin serves as principal. No additional named CIO or investment committee members are disclosed in available records.
How does Mariposa Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The office uses direct co-investments and SPVs. Specific sourcing channels beyond the principal's network are not detailed.
Does Mariposa Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It executes direct co-investments and SPVs alongside public-market holdings. Fund commitments are not confirmed.
What investment stages does Mariposa Capital typically target?
Late Stage and Pre-IPO opportunities form the documented focus.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital stems from Sir Martin E. Franklin's sale of Jarden Corporation to Newell Brands in 2016 for roughly $15 billion.
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