We invest our own capital with a long-term horizon, focusing on businesses that align with our principles and commitment to enduring growth.
Our philosophy is built on the foundation of trust and patient capital. Unlike traditional private equity, we do not have fixed exit timelines. We partner with founders and management teams to build sustainable value over decades, not quarters.
We look for businesses that serve a clear purpose, maintain strong ethical standards, and possess defensible market positions. Our goal is to be a steady hand in the journey of corporate growth and success.
Business Services
Specialized Manufacturing
Value-Added Distribution
Adventure Hospitality
Manufactured Home Communities
Trucking / Logistics
$5M - $50M Revenue
$1M - $10M EBITDA
History of Profitability
Strong Management Depth
Owner-Operator Liquidity
Management Buyouts
Corporate Divestitures
Growth Equity
North America
Core focus on US Southeast
Strong regional hubs
International if opportunistic
Active partnerships and direct investments.
The NOC is the nation’s largest white water / outdoor adventure company with over a million guests annually. Operating across nine rivers in four states, NOC offers whitewater rafting, ziplines, kayak instruction, mountain biking, wilderness medicine certification, outdoor gear and more.
No Boundaries Trucking Group is a trucking service provider to FedEx and has grown dramatically to become one of the largest operators within the FedEx Ground system.
Commercial Signs is a nationwide sign solution provider, offering design, engineering, zoning, permitting, install and service. From their production facilities in Atlanta, they offer a complete beginning to end solution for multi-location retailers, real estate developers and business owners. The key to their consistent, cost-efficient solutions is the depth of program and project management they bring to every project.
Managing Partner
Clay Co-founded Five Stand Capital with a vision to create a permanent home for enduring businesses. With over 25 years of experience in lower / middle-market private equity and family office leadership, Clay has overseen the acquisition and development of numerous successful enterprises.
Prior to Five Stand Capital, Clay held executive roles where he specialized in operational transformation and long-term capital allocation. His approach is rooted in the belief that the strongest investments are those where family values and corporate strategy intersect seamlessly.
Clay holds an BA degree from Roanoke College and serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations focused on economic development and educational equity.
Whether you are a business owner contemplating a transition or a management team seeking a partner for growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
4401 Northside Parkway, Suite 975 Atlanta, Georgia - 30327
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