A Movement, Not Just a Mission

One year ago, Patriot Growth Capital was a bold idea with a clear purpose: empower veterans and their families through business ownership.

Today, it’s a movement.

We’ve spoken to hundreds of business owners. We’ve built a team of talented, relentless operators, advisors, and veterans. We’ve raised capital from mission-aligned investors. We’ve gotten under contract with companies we’re proud to own. We’ve taken hits. We’ve learned faster than we thought possible. And we’re just getting started.

The Model is Simple—but Powerful

At PGC, we buy cash-flowing businesses and place veterans or veteran family members in full-time roles, apprenticing under proven operators for 60 months. During that time, they learn the business, grow as leaders, build a network, and develop the tools to succeed. At the end of those five years, they have the opportunity to take over as the owner-operator.

This isn’t charity. This is capitalism with purpose. It’s about creating generational wealth. It’s about unlocking the potential that so many veterans bring home from service—and giving them the opportunity to build something that matters.

We’re Not Here to Play Small

There are over 18 million veterans in the U.S. Many of them leave service with unmatched discipline, resilience, and leadership—but without a clear path to business ownership. At the same time, tens of thousands of small business owners are looking to retire and transition out of their companies. Most don’t have succession plans.

We’re building the bridge.

PGC exists to solve both problems: veteran underemployment and small business succession. And we’re doing it in a way that benefits everyone involved—investors, veterans, business sellers, communities, and future generations.

For Investors: A Rare Opportunity

One of the most exciting (and often overlooked) parts of our model is that we focus on businesses that qualify for the Section 1202 tax exemption. For those who aren’t familiar, this allows our investors to benefit from tax-free capital gains when investing in eligible businesses through our structure.

We get to make a positive impact and deliver attractive returns. That’s not marketing—it’s math. And when impact and return align, you create momentum that can’t be stopped.

We’ve Learned—The Hard Way

We won’t sugarcoat it: the first year had its challenges.

We learned that raising capital is easier than finding truly great businesses. We learned that culture is everything—and that one bad hire can cost you momentum. We learned that deal-making is complex, exhausting, and absolutely worth it.

But we also learned that when you surround yourself with A Players, when your mission is clear, and when you refuse to quit—you win.

What’s Next

Right now, we’re under LOI with businesses we believe in. We’re closer than ever to placing our first veteran in an active operating role. That placement won’t just be a win for PGC—it’ll be proof of concept. It’ll be the start of something that can scale across the country.

This is not just about one veteran. It’s about hundreds. Thousands. It’s about families. It’s about community. And it’s about building a legacy that outlives all of us.

A Call to Action

If you’re a veteran looking for purpose after service—we want to hear from you.
If you’re an investor who believes in doing well and doing good—we’d love to partner with you.
If you’re a business owner looking to retire and leave your company in good hands—we’re ready.

PGC isn’t just a private equity firm. It’s a vehicle for change. It’s a platform for growth. It’s a launchpad for legacy.

And we’re just getting started.