Caprae Capital

Make Others Great Through Entrepreneurship

An experienced group of founders, entrepreneurs, and investors with a proven track record of growing and operating successful businesses.

Our Mission

We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to create lasting value. By combining deep operational expertise, strategic capital, and a network of world-class advisors, we partner with exceptional founders and operators to build transformational businesses that positively impact their industries and communities.

30+
Portfolio Companies
$110M+
Deals Closed (2026 YTD)
$50M+
Sourced & Diligenced (2025)

Our Companies

Proven Deal & Investment Experience

Kintarra
Innovative IT services provider focused on ESG and AI/cloud technologies
RetailMeNot
Digital coupon and discount marketplace connecting consumers with merchant promotions
Veggie Grill
Plant-based fast casual restaurant chain with innovative culinary offerings
LTSE
Long-Term Stock Exchange - capital markets infrastructure for sustainable value creation
SubGen
Subscription generation SaaS platform for direct-to-consumer brand growth and retention
Creamistry
Premium liquid nitrogen ice cream franchise with an innovative preparation experience
Caviar
Food delivery and takeout platform optimizing restaurant distribution and consumer access
StandDesk
Ergonomic standing desks engineered for modern remote and office work environments
ITSco
Managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions for SMBs and enterprises
SaaSquatch Leads
AI-powered B2B lead generation and sales prospecting intelligence platform
IV Nutrition
Mobile IV therapy and preventative wellness clinic network

Latest Insights

July 2025
Third Equity Partners and Caprae Capital Partner to Support First-Time Buyers
Third Equity Partners and Caprae Capital announce a strategic partnership providing guidance and support for first-time small business acquirers in the search fund space.
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September 2025
The Deal Junkie Intervention: Why More CIMs Don't Make You a Better Investor
Why chasing high-volume deal flow leads to wasted effort. Successful investors focus on fewer, higher-quality deals with conviction rather than quantity.
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November 2025
Why Most Search Funds Fail
Examining why search funds struggle with market saturation, unrealistic criteria, and founder fatigue - and how specialization and proprietary sourcing improve outcomes.
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Meet the Team

Part of a family office managing 30+ companies

Leadership

Kevin Hong
Kevin Hong
Founder
Serial tech entrepreneur with 10+ years experience. Scaled two startups to $31M and $7M ARR. Raised $8M+ in venture capital. Author of #1 Amazon bestseller "The Outlier Approach." Published in Forbes, Inc. Clinical Adjunct Faculty of Entrepreneurship at Chapman University. MBA, University of Chicago Booth.
Hereford Johnson
Hereford Johnson
Senior Adviser
Founder of Third Equity Partners. Experienced entrepreneur in traditional, self-funded, and independent sponsorship ETA models. Educator and trusted voice in the search fund community. MBA, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.
Zackary Beckham
Zackary Beckham
Founder
Chief of Business Development at ITSco - Integrated Technical Services. 12+ years experience in operations and program management. Previously Director of Service Delivery at Destroy Drive. BS in Information Technology and BS in Biology, Arizona State University.

Advisors & Specialists

Paul Chung
Paul Chung
Tech Strategy Advisor
Hyon Lee
Hyon Lee
Tech Strategy Advisor / Investor
Eric Nehrlich
Eric Nehrlich
Executive Coach
Karen Spencer
Karen Spencer
Mentor / Advisor
James Bacchus
James Bacchus
Legal Counsel
Felix I. Odigie
Felix I. Odigie
Deal Advisor (Wharton MBA)
Jeff Blacklock
Jeff Blacklock
Deal Adviser
Mike Savino
Mike Savino
Deal Advisor

Associates

PE Interns & Developers
Jamie Zhang Jamie Zhang
Nicholas Taylor Nicholas Taylor
Sachiv Tahil Sachiv Tahil
Kory Gehring Kory Gehring
Ukant Jadia Ukant Jadia

Join Our Team

We are building the next generation of investors and operators. Our internship experience is designed for high-agency builders who want to combine finance, operations, and execution. The fastest way to apply is through the live Caprae application form embedded below.

Skip The Wait

If you already know you are a strong fit for Caprae and want to accelerate your application process, complete the Caprae handbook and include it with your application.

Open Handbook

Internship Tracks

PI Interns
Investment and diligence
AP Interns
Acquisition and pipeline
Bioshared Internship
Cross-functional operations
Research Internship
Research and strategy

Interested In An Internship At Caprae?

We look for people who can think rigorously, execute quickly, and work with high ownership in ambiguous environments.

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Interns work on live initiatives that impact investment decisions, portfolio support, and operational systems. You will collaborate directly with the team on sourcing, research, market analysis, and execution-focused projects. We prioritize initiative, clarity in communication, and consistent follow-through.

Application Notes

Please submit one internship application at a time. Candidates who complete the handbook may be advanced to later stages more quickly based on review quality and fit.

Note To Recruiters

We do not currently engage external recruiters for these internship tracks. Please do not submit unsolicited candidate profiles. Applications should be submitted directly through the form.

Ready To #BleedandBuild With Us?

Complete the application below. This is the live Wix form flow, so submissions go through the same process as the source setup.

Internship Opportunities

Overview

Caprae's flagship and most selective internship designed to train the next generation of operators and investors. Interns begin with foundational work in sourcing and outreach, but top performers quickly advance into live deal research, diligence, and founder calls as early as week 3.

Highlights

  • Exposure to the entire investment lifecycle - sourcing -> analysis -> execution
  • Direct mentorship from Caprae partners and former CEOs
  • Leadership promotion track (Mentor Intern -> Senior Intern -> Deal Team Lead)
  • Alumni often transition into buyside or leadership roles across the Caprae ecosystem

Ideal Candidate

Aspiring private equity professionals who are looking for long-term roles, can communicate clearly, and want a holistic view of deal-making.

Skills You Will Focus On

  • Financial modeling and valuation fundamentals
  • Deal sourcing, cold outreach, and pipeline management
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Due diligence frameworks
  • Leadership and communication within investment teams

Interview Process

3 rounds of interviews:
Resume Screening -> Handbook -> Interview

Weekly Hours: 10-15

Acceptance Rate after Handbook submission: 33%

Overview

The Buyside Internship focuses on communication and negotiation - ideal for candidates who enjoy client interaction and structured deal support. Interns will learn to manage calls, track investor relationships, and contribute to deal execution alongside the PE and Research teams.

Highlights

  • Primarily focused on outbound calls and deal coordination
  • Paid hourly, with limited exposure to deeper investment analysis
  • Suitable for students seeking experience in sales, investor relations, or transaction support
  • Opportunities to collaborate with the PE team for high performers

Ideal Candidate

Outgoing communicators who prefer structured tasks and client-facing work over research and strategy.

Skills You Will Focus On

  • Negotiation and deal-structuring communication
  • CRM and pipeline organization
  • Investor relations and reporting
  • Negotiation psychology and client engagement
  • Deal structuring

Interview Process

4 rounds of interviews:
Resume Screening -> Handbook -> Interview -> Mock Meeting

Weekly Hours: 10-15

Acceptance Rate after Handbook submission: 10%

Overview

The Research Internship offers a platform for exceptional writers and strategic thinkers to develop thesis-driven insights. Interns identify asymmetric market opportunities and author internal research that influences Caprae's investment pipeline.

Highlights

  • Publish original research within Caprae's investment ecosystem (monthly stipend after a 2-week trial)
  • Path to leadership for high performers with analytical depth
  • Mentorship in PE frameworks, thesis construction, and deal analysis

Ideal Candidate

Independent thinkers who thrive on writing, data, and intellectual depth.

Skills You Will Focus On

  • Investment thesis development
  • Case study writing and research synthesis
  • Data-driven market analysis
  • Hypothesis testing and pattern recognition
  • Thought leadership and written storytelling

Interview Process

3 rounds of interviews:
Resume Screening -> Handbook -> Interview

Weekly Hours: 10-15

Acceptance Rate after Handbook submission: 2%

Overview

This internship bridges finance, product strategy, and creative storytelling. Interns learn to identify product-market fit within Caprae's portfolio and convert it into compelling narratives - through visuals, memes, AI videos, and storytelling frameworks that drive both reach and resonance.

Highlights

  • Real ownership over brand narratives and campaign strategy
  • Exposure to the growth loops between story, product, and audience
  • Collaborate with tech and AI teams to turn insights into shareable formats
  • Learn how finance, storytelling, and product-market fit converge to create momentum

Ideal Candidate

You think in frameworks, not slogans. You believe stories can change how people see money, leadership, and risk - and you want to be at the frontier of that intersection.

Skills You Will Focus On

  • Narrative design and brand strategy
  • Understanding of product-market fit
  • Creative direction for financial storytelling
  • AI content creation (visuals, memes, short videos)
  • Cross-functional collaboration with tech and founders

Interview Process

3 rounds of interviews:
Resume Screening -> Handbook -> Interview

Weekly Hours: 10-15

Acceptance Rate after Handbook submission: NA