Monomoy Included for Second Consecutive Year on Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List

We are proud to be included for the second consecutive year in Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List. This annual recognition celebrates private equity, venture capital firms and lenders with a proven history of supporting founder-led businesses. Every company on the list has a deep history of collaboration and maintains active involvement with the businesses in which it invests.

“We are honored to be recognized for our work alongside founder-led businesses,” shared Monomoy Founding Partner and Co-CEO Justin Hillenbrand. “For nearly 20 years, Monomoy has been committed to partnering with founder-owned and operated businesses to fuel growth and build long-term success through active collaboration and operational support. This recognition reaffirms our commitment as trusted partners who understand founders’ unique challenges and opportunities while creating value in a way that honors their legacy.”

Monomoy is thrilled to be recognized for decades of partnering with founder-owned manufacturing, distribution and services businesses. Through our collaborative approach with our 15 portfolio companies, we provide operational, management and strategic guidance — driving sustainable, long-term growth for our partners.

Congratulations to everyone included on this year’s list, and thank you to Inc. Magazine for including Monomoy again.


The 2024 Founder Friendly Investors recognition is presented by Inc. Magazine, a third party not affiliated with Monomoy.  For the recognition, Monomoy was assessed based off written responses to questions on an application in addition to portfolio company references.  Monomoy does not know the exact number of managers surveyed for the recognition, and therefore does not know the percentage of managers that received such recognition.  This recognition is not indicative of Monomoy’s future success and does not reflect the experience of Monomoy or its investment professionals.  Monomoy paid a standard application fee to be considered for the award but did not provide any compensation to reflect this recognition.  The award covers October 2023 through October 2024.  Additional information is available upon request.