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Owner Resource Group
Owner Resource Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Austin, TX, since 2014. The firm manages $511 million in regulatory assets.
Owner Resource Group
Owner Resource Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Austin, TX, since 2014. The firm manages $511 million in regulatory assets. It has 16 employees and 16 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2008
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Austin
Corporate office
1111 West 6th St, Bldg. A, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78703, United States
Principals
Rich Demules
Chairman, Standard Iron (portfolio company executive)
Tom Rizzi
CEO, OTR Wheel (portfolio company executive)
Michael Hopkins
CEO, Employer Flexible (portfolio company executive)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Owner Resource Group?
Owner Resource Group does not publicly name its founders, managing partners, or investment committee members. The firm describes itself as having been founded by three professionals from family-business backgrounds, but their identities are absent from the company's website and all other public records as of 2026. This level of leadership anonymity is unusual among private equity firms.
What size companies does ORG target, and how does it structure deals?
ORG targets companies with $5 million to $20 million or more in EBITDA according to its website. It structures investments as buyouts, growth capital infusions, or co-investments alongside management. The firm will do both full exits and partial stakes, positioning itself as a partner to owners who want to remain involved but need a capital partner to fund expansion or liquidity.
Does ORG raise institutional funds, or is its capital structured differently?
No regulatory filings or press reports confirm a standard blind-pool institutional fund structure. The firm does not disclose its AUM, its limited partners, or the vehicle through which it invests. This opacity, combined with a relationship-driven sourcing model in the lower middle market, often points to a deal-by-deal capital raise or a captive family-office backer, though neither is confirmed by public sources.
Which sectors does ORG avoid?
ORG explicitly focuses on manufacturing, distribution, and business services, which strongly implies an avoidance of technology, healthcare services, software, and other sectors commonly pursued by growth-equity and venture firms. The firm does not list any negative screens on its website, but its portfolio and stated mandate are industrial and service-economy specific.
How does ORG source its deals?
The firm describes a proactive, relationship-based sourcing model. Rather than relying on auctions or intermediaries, ORG says it builds direct personal relationships with business owners over years, so that when an owner decides to sell, ORG is already a trusted known party. This approach is designed to access companies that might not come to market through traditional sell-side processes.
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