Who We Are
AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF INVESTORS COMBINING INSTITUTIONAL RIGOR WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION.
We are a team of accomplished investment professionals united by a shared commitment to unlocking opportunity through capital. With decades of experience spanning lending, middle market credit, impact investing, and venture capital, we bring a distinctive blend of institutional discipline and entrepreneurial vision.
We’ve built and led platforms where innovation meets purpose—partnering with founders, operators, and mission-aligned stakeholders to deliver both strong financial returns and lasting impact. Our approach is rigorous, collaborative, and forward-looking. At our core, we believe thoughtfully deployed capital is a powerful engine for growth, resilience, and positive change.
What We Do
DELIVER INNOVATIVE CAPITAL FINANCING FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP.
At Liquidus, we democratize business ownership by helping private companies transition to employee-owned enterprises through innovative ESOP solutions. Our mission is to build lasting economic prosperity for American workers while preserving the legacy of successful private businesses.
We provide flexible capital and hands-on support throughout the ESOP lifecycle:
- Debt Repurchase – Supplying liquidity by purchasing seller-held debt in existing ESOPs.
- Participant Liquidity – Creating financial tools that give employees access to the value of their shares.
- Buyout Financing – Funding ESOP-led acquisitions of strong, privately held businesses.
Liquidus is redefining ownership—making it more inclusive, resilient, and built to endure.
Why it matters
ESOPS ARE A PROVEN MODEL FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS—DRIVING PERFORMANCE, ENGAGEMENT, RESILIENCE, AND WEALTH FOR WORKERS.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are more than a succession strategy—they’re a proven model for long term business success. When employees have real ownership, performance follows. ESOP-owned companies consistently outperform peers in profitability, productivity, retention, and resilience. Simply put, they’re superior credit risks with significantly lower default rates.
Stronger Business Performance
ESOP companies grow faster and generate higher returns than non-ESOP peers. With employees thinking like owners, businesses benefit from greater innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. ESOPs see 6–11% higher annual productivity growth (NCEO).
Greater Employee Engagement
Ownership drives motivation. ESOP participants are more emotionally and financially invested, leading to stronger loyalty and a culture of shared purpose. Turnover is 50% lower at ESOP companies (Rutgers).