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Stonecourt Capital
Stonecourt Capital, led by Lance Hirt and Eric Gribetz, deploys over $4B in flexible private equity from its New York multi-family office.
Stonecourt Capital
Stonecourt Capital was established as a multi-family office and private equity firm in New York. Its founding Managing Partners, Lance Hirt and Eric Gribetz, lead a team that brings together private equity veterans and entrepreneurs. The firm was built to align patient family capital with the long-term needs of operating companies, moving beyond a standard fund structure to offer tailored financial and strategic resources. The firm pursues a broad investment mandate spanning buyouts, complex situations, divestitures, late-stage expansion, management buyouts, PIPEs, recapitalizations, and spin-offs. It deploys capital across North America and the Middle East, with Partner Arik Arad leading the firm's MENA coverage. Stonecourt's sector concentration tilts toward SpaceTech, AgriTech & FoodTech, and AI/ML—industries where its partners can actively contribute operational guidance. The team has collectively deployed over $4 billion of equity capital during their careers, though individual portfolio companies are not publicly disclosed. Stonecourt's partnership model extends beyond its New York headquarters at 10 East 53rd Street. The firm includes Affiliate Partners Jason Epstein, Jacob Guedalia, and Douglas Hirsch, whose networks broaden its sourcing capabilities. Vice Chairman Ilan Kaufthal advises on deal execution, while COO & General Counsel Seth Nayowitz oversees operations. Rather than raising outside institutional funds, the firm backs each deal as a principal, giving it the flexibility to customize terms rather than conforming to standard private equity timelines. Stonecourt's multi-family office architecture removes the traditional pressure of a fund-return timeline, allowing it to hold investments longer and structure deals that are impractical for blind-pool funds. This permanent-capital posture positions the firm as a direct co-investor alongside other families and operating partners, rather than a conventional manager racing toward an exit.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
10 East 53rd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10022, United States
Principals
Lance Hirt
Managing Partner
Eric Gribetz
Managing Partner
Rick Davis
Partner
Ilan Kaufthal
Vice Chairman
Arik Arad
Partner, MENA
Jason Epstein
Affiliate Partner
Jacob Guedalia
Affiliate Partner
Douglas Hirsch
Affiliate Partner
Seth Nayowitz
COO & General Counsel
Harry Gillespie
Vice President
Ojas Jangada
Associate
Autumn Thu
Office Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Stonecourt Capital?
Managing Partners Lance Hirt and Eric Gribetz lead the firm's investment activity. They are supported by Partner Rick Davis, Vice Chairman Ilan Kaufthal, and Partner Arik Arad, who leads the firm's Middle East and North Africa practice. The firm's website indicates a consensus-driven, partner-led investment model rather than a single CIO structure.
Is Stonecourt Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a private equity firm?
Stonecourt functions as a multi-family office that deploys capital through a private equity lens. Unlike traditional fund managers that raise blind pools of capital, the firm invests principal family capital alongside a small circle of co-investors. This structure gives it a permanent-capital base, allowing for longer hold periods and customized deal structures.
Does Stonecourt participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Stonecourt primarily executes direct deals, acting as an active shareholder rather than a passive limited partner. Its flexible mandate covers buyouts, growth equity, PIPEs, recapitalizations, and complex situations. There is no public indication that the firm makes third-party fund commitments as a major allocation strategy.
What investment stages does Stonecourt typically target?
The firm targets late-stage expansion, management buyouts, divestitures, and spin-offs, among other transaction types. It operates across the full lifecycle of a company's growth, deploying customized structures rather than fitting into a single-stage box. The firm's permanent-capital model lets it support companies through transitions that may extend beyond a typical private equity holding period.
Which sectors does Stonecourt explicitly focus on?
Stonecourt has a confirmed focus on SpaceTech, AgriTech & FoodTech, and AI/ML. It invests across a broad array of industries but directs active proprietary sourcing efforts toward these three sectors, where its partners can provide targeted strategic and operational expertise.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Stonecourt has not publicly disclosed the specific families or individuals whose capital it manages. Its public materials describe the firm as a multi-family office backed by a team of private equity veterans with a long history of co-investing, but the wealth-origin narrative remains private.
How is Stonecourt's team structured outside of New York?
Partner Arik Arad operates the firm's Middle East and North Africa coverage, providing a direct presence in the MENA region. The firm also includes a network of Affiliate Partners—Jason Epstein, Jacob Guedalia, and Douglas Hirsch—who broaden Stonecourt's sourcing reach without operating from a second formal office location.
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