Clarendon Capital
TOP 50 PE Winner
2023
Primary Address
1451 Rockville Pike, Suite 250 N. Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Website
http://www.clarendongrp.com
Phone Number
(301) 337-2700
Which best describes the firm?
Traditional | LP Funded
Firm Inception
2018 (predecessor group founded in 1998)
Leadership
Mark Fornasiero – Managing Partner
Michael Raue – Partner
Allison Miyake – CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Alexander Rafla – Principal
Michael Raynor – Principal
Team Members
14
Firm Overview
Clarendon Capital, LLC was founded with a focus on making investments in the Transportation, Logistics and Distribution sector and is currently investing out of its first committed capital fund (Clarendon Capital Fund I, LP). Clarendon (including predecessors) has made twelve investments to date connected to the transportation, logistics and distribution market space, making Clarendon one of the most active investors in the space. Several of Clarendon’s previous investments have become established leaders in their niche sectors.
Clarendon seeks investments headquartered in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and operations can have a multi-national or global scope. Clarendon focuses on fast growing companies that are established segment leaders and companies that have great potential to substantially improve performance.
Clarendon selects investment opportunities that leverage our experience and relationships which can produce meaningful value-add and superior returns. Investment scope includes a diverse range of opportunities connected to the transportation, distribution, and logistics space. Clarendon takes a full life cycle approach to developing an opportunity from sourcing to transaction development, post-transaction value creation, supporting recapitalization or exit, and facilitating post-exit transition.
Clarendon devotes the time and effort necessary to learn about participating owners’ personal and business objectives and tailors our work to meet those specific needs and the most efficient financing strategy to achieve those objectives. This unique approach coupled with transportation, distribution and logistics experience and industry contacts give Clarendon the flexibility to create the most value for all stakeholders.
Why do prospects want to do business with the firm?
Business owners and management teams value Clarendon’s sector focus and industry relationships. Prospects prefer to work with investors who understand their industry so they can be collaborative partners in strategy development to accelerate growth and scale the business. They also value Clarendon's experience in working with the owners and management teams without prior Private Equity partnership experience.
Why do intermediaries present opportunities and want to conduct transactions with the firm?
Due to Clarendon’s industry focus, intermediaries know they will get prompt feedback on the opportunities they present. Clarendon is very efficient if deciding to not move forward with an opportunity. When Clarendon is interested in an opportunity, we quickly present detailed and thoughtful questions to learn more.
Contact
1451 Rockville Pike, Suite 250 N. Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Call (301) 337-2700 | Visit www.clarendongrp.com