Private by design — Est. 2021
Independent investment.
Flexible structure.
Long-term vision.
We are a private investment firm — not a fund, not bound by rigid mandates. Our independence lets us invest directly, structure creatively, and build for the long term alongside a trusted network of capital and operating partners.
What makes us different
Not a fund. No outside mandate. No exit clock.
Direct
Rather than raising outside funds or managing to preset timelines, we invest directly — and engage accredited investors selectively, case by case.
Partnered
Opportunities come through trusted advisor and client relationships, and we invest alongside a network of capital partners, advisors and operators.
Patient
The model keeps decisions independent and flexible, so every structure is built around long-term value creation instead of a fund's calendar.
Strategies & approach
Six ways we put capital to work.
A disciplined, flexible approach designed to build lasting value across a range of opportunities.
Platform Investments
Control acquisitions of established middle-market businesses with durable demand.
$5–75M revenue · $1–12M EBITDAAdd-On Investments
Strategic tuck-ins that create scale, expand geography, or add capabilities.
$1M+ revenue · No EBITDA minimumPrivate Placements
Non-control investments in established businesses seeking capital for expansion, acquisitions, or balance sheet optimization.
Alongside founders & managementPrivate Credit
Tailored debt solutions for middle-market operators and developers who want growth capital without giving up equity control.
Flexible term & amortizationReal Estate Development
Investments in residential, commercial and mixed-use projects with strong fundamentals and lasting value.
Value-add & ground-upSelective Advisory
Select engagements supporting strategic, capital and growth decisions — from capital structure to liquidity options.
Explore advisory →Investment criteria
Focused on building what comes next.
Owners, intermediaries and operators: if a business fits the profile below, we would like to hear about it. Every conversation is confidential.
Submit an opportunity →| Platform | Add-on | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5M – $75M | $1M+ |
| EBITDA | $1M – $12M | No minimum |
| Position | Control | Into an existing platform |
| Rationale | Established, durable demand | Scale, geography or capability |
Industries of focus
How we operate
Process, people and partners — over promotional noise.
Process
Disciplined systems outperform circumstance. We weigh long-term compounding over short-term yield, and structure every transaction for durable outcomes and operational stability.
People
Founded on military leadership principles. As a veteran-owned firm we bring precision, accountability and direct operator alignment to every relationship and decision.
Partners
Relationships are our most durable asset. We invest alongside a vetted network of capital partners, advisors and operating executives while keeping decisions independent.
- Service
- U.S. Navy, 2001–2006
- Education
- MBA · Embry-Riddle
- Publisher
- BEJ Media and MayJay Publishing
- Board
- Gratitude and Grace Foundation
Leadership
Noah Carmichael
Managing Partner
Service
Navy Air Traffic Controller — #1 in his class at Navy ATC School, certified FAA Facility Watch Supervisor. From 2004–2006 he served as operational liaison between NASA and Navy command in the Indian Ocean / USCENTCOM theater, managing flight safety and recovery protocols for NASA space operations.
Operating
Eight years (2007–2015) in senior sales management at Fortune 500 companies, turning around underperforming teams. He then founded and scaled an award-winning legal marketing platform over seven years and wrote the bestselling A Lawyer's Guide to Marketing.
Credentials
Studied Physics and Professional Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; MBA and Management degree. Previously held FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.
Reach
Rooted domestically. Connected across six regions.
North America
Core middle-market acquisitions, industrial services, commercial real estate and private credit.
The Caribbean
Hospitality infrastructure, real estate development and cross-border capital partnerships.
Africa
Operating platforms, infrastructure credit and trade-enabling services in regional growth hubs.
Europe & UK
Cross-border advisory, institutional co-investment networks and fintech infrastructure partners.
Asia-Pacific
Supply chain infrastructure, technology services and selective trade credit.
Latin America
Agribusiness logistics, commercial asset portfolios and regional private placements.
Ecosystem
Regulated venues, infrastructure and counsel we work alongside.
Securities transactions are facilitated through unaffiliated, regulated partners. C&R does not act as a broker-dealer, custodian or transfer agent.
Contact
A conversation could be the start of building what's next.
Business owners, intermediaries, capital partners and advisory clients — tell us a little about what you're working on.