Who We Are
We buy, personally operate, and grow exceptional businesses
Baron Avenue exists for a sole reason: to acquire one exceptional U.S. business and personally operate it for the long haul, giving it everything we’ve got.
Like you, we're hard workers. We're entrepreneurs.
We believe in showing up early, staying late, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done right. We’re not afraid to get our hands dirty, dig into the details, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the people who make the business run.
We have a deep respect for the owner’s journey and everything it took to build the business. Vincent Wanene will relocate, step in as CEO, and pour his full energy into leading the company every single day.
We’re here to protect your people, serve your customers, and build on your legacy with the same grit and determination that got it here.
We’re not venture capital, and we’re not private equity.
Let us show you why we're different.
Our Values
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Hard Work
We put in the sweat, the hours, and the focus to keep a business strong
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Integrity
We keep our word, face the tough calls, and choose the hard right over the easy wrong
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Accountability
We own every outcome and never ask anyone to carry weight we won’t carry ourselves
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Entrepreneurial
We stay resourceful, make the call in the grey, and perform under pressure
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Commitment
We stick with it, push through challenges, and stay the course until the job is done right
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Respect
We treat everyone with the same honesty and regard, no matter their role or title
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Humility
We know we haven’t walked in your shoes, so we listen first, ask questions, and learn from the people who built it
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Teamwork
We win together, support each other, and share the load every step of the way
Meet Vincent
"Entrepreneurship is the relentless pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled" — Howard H. Stevenson
Vincent Wanene is the son of Kenyan immigrants who came to the U.S. for higher education. While his parents worked long hours to get established, he spent his early years being raised by his grandmother on a small farm, where he learned that real work means showing up, following through, and taking care of the people who depend on you.
Over the years, Vincent has worked alongside leadership teams in the U.S. and Europe to buy, grow, and run businesses in industries like hospitality, healthcare, telecom, and essential services. He has built his career at top investment firms and financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank, Lazard, and PAI Partners, where he partnered directly with business owners and management teams to strengthen operations, grow sales, and build lasting value.
Most recently, as part of the founding team at Temerity Strategic Partners, a Chicago-based real estate investment business, he helped build partnerships with seasoned operators to acquire, improve, and manage real estate assets in high-growth U.S. markets.
What has never changed is Vincent’s deep respect for business owners and the responsibility they carry. He listens first, values the people who make the business run, and treats what you’ve built as if it were his own.
Educated in France and the U.S., Vincent holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, a Master of Science (MS) in Finance and Strategy, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from Sciences Po Paris.
A passionate traveler who has explored more than 50 countries, Vincent is also a USPA Certified Solo Skydiver and a PADI Divemaster — equally at home under the water or 10,000 feet in the air.
Baron Avenue is his next chapter: to acquire one exceptional business, step in as CEO, and lead it for the long haul with the same care, loyalty, and dedication you’d expect from family.
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
When you sell your business, you want it in the right hands. Hands that know what it’s taken to get here and will protect what you’ve built. Baron Avenue is backed by seasoned operators, entrepreneurs, and investors from the U.S. and internationally who have walked in an owner’s shoes.
They know what it’s like to spend years building a business, to pour your energy into serving customers, and to push through challenges that test your resolve. Many have built and sold businesses themselves, so they understand this isn’t just a deal. It’s the handoff of something deeply personal.
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Together, they bring decades of experience buying, running, and growing successful companies across a wide range of industries. Many have served on boards and led teams through major transitions, giving us access to hard-earned insights, trusted networks, and practical know-how that only comes from being in the trenches.
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They also have the financial strength to give you certainty, with the ability to fund acquisitions up to $100+ million and support growth for the long haul. This combination of deep pockets and hands-on expertise means that when we acquire a business, we have the resources, guidance, and staying power to keep building.
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When the time comes, you can feel confident knowing your company will be in the hands of people who value your work, respect your legacy, and are committed to carrying it forward the right way.
Jim Southern
Co-Founder & Managing Member, Pacific Lake Partners
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Joel Peterson
Chairman, Peterson Partners
Former Chairman, JetBlue
Former Managing Partner, Trammell Crow Company
Chalise Moore
Associate,
Peterson Partners
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Jason Jackson
Partner, Futaleufu Partners
Former CEO, Unified Dental Care
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Rob Cherun
Managing Partner,
Legate Partners
Former CEO,
Stealth Monitoring
Melanie Dougherty
Associate,
Paltus Capital​
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Matt Glass
Vice President,
Heritage Holding​​
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Nicolas Lopez
Vice President,
Martell Capital Partners & Bayshore Investment Partners
Matt Zucker
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, ETA Equity
Former CEO,
Utopia Food + Fitness
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Coley Andrews
Co-Founder & Managing Member, Pacific Lake Partners
Faculty, Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business
Max Artz
Partner, Peterson Partners
Former General Manager, The Aromatherapy Company
Luke Adcock
Analyst,
Peterson Partners
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Badge Stone
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, WSC & Company
Former Chairman,
Perimeter Security Systems
Former CEO,
Stone Pump & Trench
Will Gallagher
Principal,
Legate Partners​​​
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Alex de Pfyffer
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Heritage Holding​​​
Fomer Co-CEO, Maicom​
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Jose Tello
Managing Partner,
Martell Capital Partners
Principal,
Bayshore Investment Partners
Co-Founder, ReadySpaces​
Rodrigo Barrenechea
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 9T Capital
Former CEO, Continental Servicios Petroleros
Mark Sinatra
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 9T Capital
CEO, Aspen HR
Former CEO, Staff One HR
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Kevin Oxendine
Partner, Pacific Lake Partners
Former COO, Wistia
Former CEO, Havit
Dan Hanks
Partner,
Peterson Partners
Dave Dodson
Co-Founder & General Partner, Futaleufu Partners
Faculty, Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business
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Will Wright
Partner, WSC & Company
Former CEO,
Peerless Events & Tents
Ramiro Alfaro
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Paltus Capital
Former Head of Private Equity,
Invercorp International​​​
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Ross Porter
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Heritage Holding​​​
Fomer Co-CEO, Maicom​
Founder, Embrace Hearing
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Martin Prosperi
Managing Partner,
Martell Capital Partners
Co-Founder, ReadySpaces​​
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Gustavo Fernandez de Loyola
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, 9T Capital
Former CEO,
Grupo Torre Médica
Former CEO, ENKONTROL
Mark Rice
CEO, MER Enterprises
Former Partner, Springboard
Jack O'Rourke
Vice President,
Pacific Lake Partners​
Rodrigo Alfaro
Vice President,
Peterson Partners
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Susan Pohlmeyer, CFA
Co-Founder & General Partner, Futaleufu Partners
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Walker Vann, CPA
Vice President,
WSC & Company
Juan de Dios Aguilar
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Paltus Capital
Executive Chairman & Former CEO, Puertas Globales​​​
Josh Sans
Principal,
Heritage Holding​​​
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Alvaro Guarderas
Senior Vice President,
Martell Capital Partners & Bayshore Investment Partners
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Diego Suarez
Associate,
9T Capital​​​
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Ravi J. Mallik
Managing Principal,
Sand Dollar Capital​
Founder & Former CEO,
Agora Group
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