As more private equity firms shift away from traditional fund structures in favor of long-term, generational wealth strategies, Tricor Pacific Capital is a prime example of that evolution in action. What began in 1996 as a private equity firm investing institutional and proprietary capital has now transitioned into a single-family office focused on building a diversified portfolio across food, industrials, real estate, and land development. In this post, we take a closer look at Tricor Pacific Capital’s strategic transformation and how its current investment approach reflects broader trends in the family office landscape.
Tricor Pacific Capital, originally founded in 1996 as a private equity firm, has officially transitioned into a single-family office. After decades of investing both institutional and proprietary capital in mid-market companies across North America, the firm now focuses exclusively on deploying its capital across generations.
According to the firm’s website, “Today, Tricor Pacific Capital has evolved into a single-family office that invests its own capital intergenerationally in a portfolio of diversified food and industrial businesses, along with real estate and land development projects.”
As part of its evolved strategy, Tricor Pacific Capital remains actively engaged in sourcing new acquisition opportunities that align with the following investment criteria:
→ Middle-market companies in light manufacturing, business and consumer services, or specialty retail
→ A proven track record of positive cash flow
→ Companies with EBITDA between $2 million and $6 million
Tricor Pacific Capital’s transition into a single-family office underscores a broader shift among seasoned investment firms, one that favors patient capital, long-term value creation, and generational wealth preservation. By narrowing its focus to self-funded investments across targeted sectors, the firm is well-positioned to pursue strategic opportunities with greater flexibility and conviction. As family offices continue to play a growing role in the private markets, evolutions like Tricor’s offer a window into the future of private capital investing.