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Asland Capital Partners: Institutional Execution Across Housing Markets
April 23, 2026
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
April 21, 2026
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
April 20, 2026
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
April 17, 2026
By Tony O. Lawson 645 Ventures invests ahead of category formation using a framework the firm calls the Venture Capital Investment Triangle. Developed by…
The Transaction Happens Before Checkout
April 17, 2026
Checkout is where the decision becomes visible, the moment a customer confirms what has already been set in motion across inventory, pricing, availability, and…
Kerusso Capital Crosses $280M AUM Following Institutional Allocation
April 15, 2026
Kerusso Capital Management has crossed $280 million in assets under management following an allocation from Health Forward Foundation, with advisory involvement from Cambridge Associates.…