Blum Capital Advisors, LLC

Founded in 1975 by Richard C. Blum, Blum Capital is a strategic equity investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm acts as a long-term partner with its portfolio companies, focusing on acquiring control or significant minority stakes in both public and private enterprises. Its investment strategy often involves taking a "private equity approach to the public markets," where it can influence corporate strategy and operations to create value over an extended period. The firm manages capital for a variety of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.