Virentes Partners Group

Virentes Partners Group

Virentes Partners Group traces to 1983 when Jim D'Aquila established the office for the D’Aquila family. The family built its wealth through ownership and operation of multi-unit franchises in food service and wellness brands. The office maintains its headquarters in Bluffton, South Carolina. The firm deploys direct equity and co-investments into growth-stage companies. Asset classes include private equity positions, franchise operations through Virentes Hospitality Group, and minority stakes in venture studios. Confirmed holdings include Hand & Stone, OrangeTheory Fitness, Shipley Do-Nuts, Storyteller Overland, Sweet Paris and MRTC Holdings. Geographic focus remains North America, with activity in California, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. Partners such as L Catterton and RX3 Growth Partners appear alongside Virentes in select transactions. Team size remains undisclosed. John Goldasich serves as Managing Director while also leading The Montclair Group. The office maintains relationships with development partners including Southwest Value Partners and AEG on the Nashville Yards project. No additional offices are listed. A dated affiliation includes Silver Benefactor status at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition for 2025 and 2026. The office’s structure centers on a wholly owned hospitality subsidiary that operates franchise locations. This integration supplies direct operating data to the investment process and distinguishes Virentes from pure financial sponsors. Succession and governance details stay within the D’Aquila family.