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Black-led Private Equity Firms | Vol. 2
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity firms raise capital, acquire companies, and shape how those businesses are run, scaled, and exited. The structure determines where…
6 Black-owned Galleries Placing Artists in Major Museum Collections
When a museum acquires an artist’s work, it creates a documented history of ownership, anchors long-term value, and opens access to the secondary market.…
Asland Capital Partners: Institutional Execution Across Housing Markets
By Tony O. Lawson When James H. Simmons III launched Asland Capital Partners in January 2020, the firm entered the market with two acquisitions…
Black-owned Construction Firms | Vol. 2
By Tony Lawson Construction projects move through a sequence of approvals, financing, and execution that determines which firms are able to participate at each stage.…
Black-led Private Equity Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony O. Lawson A private equity investment acquires control of a company that already generates revenue, employs people, and holds assets. It defines…
How 645 Ventures Deploys Capital Across Software Startups
By Tony O. Lawson 645 Ventures invests ahead of category formation using a framework the firm calls the Venture Capital Investment Triangle. Developed by…