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Prophet Equity

Prophet Equity is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Southlake, TX, registered since 2014. The firm manages approximately $171 million in regulatory...

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Prophet Equity

Prophet Equity is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Southlake, TX, registered since 2014. The firm manages approximately $171 million in regulatory assets. It has 8 employees and 7 investment advisers.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

2012

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Southlake

Corporate office

Southlake, TX, United States

Principals

Ross Gatlin

Founder and Managing Partner

Sector focus

Industrial TechEnergy Transition & RenewablesAerospace & DefenseManufacturingBusiness Services

Frequently asked questions

Does Prophet Equity manage outside capital or its own balance sheet?

Prophet Equity manages committed capital raised from institutional limited partners through its flagship fund series. The firm closed its first fund in 2013 and has subsequently raised follow-on vehicles from endowments, foundations, fund-of-funds, and family offices (per Altss estimate). It does not publicly identify as a family office or permanent-capital vehicle.

How does Prophet Equity source proprietary deal flow?

Deal flow originates through long-standing relationships with restructuring advisors, commercial banks, and insolvency professionals who bring off-market situations to the firm. Prophet Equity's track record as an operational buyer — not just a financial sponsor — gives it early access to distressed processes where sellers or creditors prioritize a reliable close over the highest nominal bid.

Which sectors or geographies does Prophet Equity explicitly avoid?

The firm does not invest in consumer-facing, healthcare, or software/technology businesses — its focus remains exclusively on tangible industrial and business-services sectors. Geographically, it operates almost entirely within the United States and has not publicly disclosed any international platform investments or offices outside Texas.

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