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About SCP

Stewards of Something Meaningful.

Succession Capital Partners is the Family Office of Matt Malone — providing liquidity and growth capital to blue-collar, skilled trade, and family-owned businesses across the United States since 2009.

Our Story

Stewards of Something Meaningful

Succession Capital Partners provides liquidity solutions for family-owned businesses and partners with owners to preserve what they’ve built — while positioning their companies for the next chapter of growth.

Founder Matt Malone and his team have spent over two decades acquiring, operating, and growing micro-cap businesses across the United States. Unlike traditional private equity, SCP principals take active management roles in every company they acquire.

We have a deep focus on blue-collar and skilled trade businesses — companies built through craftsmanship, grit, and reputation. We understand the realities of these industries: managing crews, maintaining service quality, earning customer trust, and building cultures rooted in accountability and pride.

We are not simply acquiring companies — we are becoming stewards of something meaningful. We approach that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves: protecting culture, supporting employees, and ensuring businesses continue to thrive well beyond the transaction.

2009
Year Founded
Succession Capital Partners was established in Norfolk, Virginia with a focus on family business succession.
70+
Companies
15+
Years Active
Our Values

Principles That Guide Everything

Integrity
We say what we mean and do what we say. Every owner we work with deserves complete honesty — about valuations, timelines, and expectations.
Patience
We are long-term investors. We don’t rush growth or force exits. We build businesses that endure, and we measure success in years, not quarters.
Respect for Legacy
Every business we acquire represents decades of work, relationships, and community. We approach every transition with deep respect for what has been built.
Operational Excellence
We don’t sit on boards and issue directives. We get into the business, understand it deeply, and drive improvements from the inside.
Value Creation
Growth is our mandate. We invest the resources, relationships, and expertise needed to help every portfolio company reach its full potential.
Community
We invest in American businesses that employ American workers. Every acquisition is also an investment in the communities these companies serve.
Investment Verticals

Two Ways We Invest

Private Equity

We acquire family-owned operating companies through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity, and manager-led search acquisitions. Our focus is micro-cap businesses with proven track records and untapped potential.

  • Revenue: $2M – $20M
  • EBITDA positive businesses
  • United States
  • Industrial, consumer & service sectors
  • Active post-acquisition management
  • Long-term ownership horizon

Commercial Real Estate

We invest in micro-cap commercial real estate properties that generate attractive cash yields. We apply the same hands-on operational philosophy to our properties as we do to our portfolio companies.

  • Micro-cap commercial properties
  • Emphasis on cash yield
  • Safety-focused underwriting
  • United States focus
  • Active asset management
  • Attractive investor returns