Building Tomorrow'sGreat Companies
Go Capital partners with exceptional management teams to accelerate growth and create lasting value in high-potential companies.
About Us
Our experienced team combines deep sector knowledge, operational expertise, and proven track records in building successful partnerships with management teams.
Investment Partners
Phil Brennan
Managing Partner
Phil has spent his career building businesses with less than $50 million of revenue. Prior to Go Capital, he was an investor at Prospect Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm. Previously, Phil was an investment banking professional at JPMorgan and began his career at Bank One. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Phil is originally from Minneapolis-St. Paul and currently lives in Boulder, CO.
Chris Duggan
Managing Partner
Prior to forming Go Capital, Chris co-founded and led a career development company called Dream Careers. Over 14 years as President, he scaled the business from a startup into an international company with operations in 10 cities. His experience spans executive leadership, sales, marketing, and operations. Chris holds degrees in General Management and Spanish from Boston College. He is originally from Minneapolis-St. Paul and currently lives in Miami, FL.
Advisors
Our advisors bring a wide range of entrepreneurship, executive leadership, operations management, strategic finance, marketing, innovation, and M&A experience to support our portfolio companies.
Investment Criteria
We target established companies with proven business models, strong management teams, and clear paths to accelerated growth through strategic and operational improvements.
Company Profile
- $2+ million of annual EBITDA
- 10+% EBITDA margins
- 3+ years of profitability
- No size requirements
- Majority and minority recapitalizations
- Full buyouts
- Management transitions
- Corporate divestitures
Industries of Interest
- Information-Based Services
- Technology Services
- Professional Services
- Commercial & Industrial Services
- Consumer Services
- Consumer Products
Management Team
- Open-minded
- Comfortable with change
- Highly motivated
- Responsible and respectful
- Good sense of humor
- Management typically retains or acquires at least 20% ownership post-transaction
For Business Owners
We partner with exceptional founders and management teams seeking more than just capital. Our approach is collaborative, transparent, and focused on building long-term, sustainable value.
How We Help
Strategic Planning
We work alongside management teams to develop comprehensive strategic plans that unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen competitive positioning.
Professionalization
We help companies implement robust systems, processes, and governance structures to support scalable growth and operational excellence.
Talent/Recruiting
Our extensive network and expertise help identify, attract, and retain top-tier talent across all levels of the organization.
M&A
We provide strategic guidance and execution support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships that accelerate growth.
Special Projects
From technology implementations to market expansions, we tackle complex initiatives that require specialized expertise and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're thinking about selling or recapitalizing your business, you likely have a lot of questions. Here are some of the most common questions we hear from founders and business owners in your shoes.
Our Portfolio Companies
We're proud to partner with exceptional management teams building market-leading companies across diverse industries and growth stages.
News & Announcements
Stay informed about our latest investments, portfolio company milestones, and firm news.
June 17, 2026
Arketi Group acquires Sperling
The Salem, MA-based integrated agency brings expertise in website design and development, AI automation, UX/UI, branding, paid digital campaigns, social media strategy, and backend systems integration.
May 19, 2026
Arketi Group acquires Braithwaite Communications
The Philadelphia-based integrated marketing and communications firm brings deep expertise in branding, content creation, digital marketing, social, and crisis communications for clients in a range of B2B verticals.
November 26, 2025
RevU invests in Downtime Dollars
This strategic partnership enables RevU to connect its offer marketplace with Downtime's retail shopping engagement platform, giving RevU's advertisers a new audience beyond free-to-play apps.
June 16, 2025
Portfolio company Arketi Group acquires Audacity Worldwide
The Atlanta-based internal communications consultancy will be rebranded as Arketi Inside.
November 7, 2024
Go Capital recapitalizes Arketi Group
Go Capital partnered with Station Partners to recapitalize the award-winning, B2B technology-focused digital marketing and public relations agency based in Atlanta.
November 1, 2023
Portfolio company Pure Kauai hires Cody LeClaire as President
Cody to drive Pure Kauai's growth, optimize its marketing and business development functions, and enhance the overall experience for both guests and homeowners.