Wickdale Capital
BUILDING ON YOUR LEGACY
Kunal Pasrija is an entrepreneur on a mission to acquire and grow a single business for the long term. Inspired by his father's entrepreneurial journey as the CEO of a 350+ employee company, Kunal is driven to make a positive impact on the lives of employees and the community through small business ownership.
Throughout his career, Kunal has demonstrated a knack for driving operational excellence and growth. At Uber, he identified and led a cross-functional team to reduce fraud, saving the company over $13M per year. At Agility Recovery, he served as Chief of Staff to the CEO and led strategic projects such as overhauling the company’s data systems, empowering leaders with real-time information and insights.
Kunal's approach to leadership centers around people and culture. He believes in building connected, dynamic teams that thrive on winning together. Compared to traditional private equity or strategic buyers, Kunal distinguishes himself by focusing solely on acquiring one business and serving as a steward of the owner's legacy. He is committed to preserving the company's name, culture, and staff while investing in growth and employee development.
Kunal's entrepreneurial spirit first emerged during his teenage years when he performed as a magician at local events and birthday parties, earning recognition in the Houston Chronicle. Today, when he's not working, Kunal enjoys scuba diving trips, working on his golf game, trying new recipes, and spending time with his close-knit family in Houston.
With his growth-oriented mindset and commitment to preserving legacy, Kunal is an ideal partner for business owners seeking a trustworthy successor.
Kunal Pasrija
PRINCIPAL
Lane Wood
REGIONAL PRESIDENT
APEX SERVICE PARTNERS
Nick Giometti
PRINCIPAL
B CAPITAL
Arun Pasrija
PRESIDENT & CEO
CHR SOLUTIONS
Sean Hill
PARTNER | TECH + IP
MASSUMI + CONSOLI LLP
STRATEGIC ADVISORS
Kunal works with the support of key staff + advising partners at Wickdale Capital to ensure full coverage of business needs.
WHY WICKDALE?
We place a unique emphasis on flexibility, preserving your existing team and building upon your legacy.
DECISION MAKING
Quick, agile decision-making with a single layer of approval.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Decisions may be subject to fund managers and investor committees.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
Process often entangled in larger corporate governance structures.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION
High priority on retaining and valuing existing team and expertise.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Dependent on financial strategy, but layoffs likely.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
Consolidation often leads to layoffs within corporate structure.
SELLER INVOLVEMENT
Flexible post-sale involvement tailored to the seller's wishes.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Varies, often limited post-transaction involvement.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
Typically integrates operations with little room for seller's vision.
Wickdale Capital compares favorably with Private Equity Firms and Strategic Buyers for Business Owners looking to preserve their team and legacy.
SELLER LEGACY
Dedicated to honoring and building upon the seller's legacy and brand.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Brand and legacy may be secondary to financial outcomes.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
Likely rebranding, and possible dissolution of the original brand.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT
Hands-on, operational expertise to steer growth without major disruption.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Can involve significant restructuring and cost reductions.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
Integration often leads to major changes in operations and culture.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Single focus ensures personalized commitment to one business's growth.
VS. PRIVATE EQUITY
Often one of many portfolio companies, with varied levels of attention.
VS. STRATEGIC BUYER
May be absorbed into a larger pool of business units.
WICKDALE CAPITAL IS OPERATED
BY FORMER STAFF OF
WICKDALE CAPITAL IS OPERATED BY FORMER STAFF OF
OUR INVESTOR + ADVISOR GROUP
Wickdale Capital is backed by seasoned investors + entrepreneurs with robust industry knowledge
Kevin Taweel
CHAIRMAN
ASURION
Gerald Risk
FMR. PRESIDENT
ASURION
Bret Comolli
FMR. CEO
ASURION
Rich Kelley
FMR. CEO
SAN JOSE GIANTS; TOP 10 NBA DRAFT PICK (1975)
Jim Edmunds
FMR. CEO
CELEBRITY KIDS PORTRAIT STUDIOS
Noah Riner
FMR. CEO
NEUROINTERNATIONAL
Dave Carver
FMR. CEO
HIFIVE NETWORKS
Todd Tracey
FMR. CEO
HEMASOURCE
Marshall Johnson
FMR. CEO
ASSET RECOVERY
Nathan Dey
FMR. CEO
NAVEGATE
Tom Cassutt
FMR. CEO
AMERICAN SECURITY PRODUCTS
David Lazier
CHAIRMAN
AMERICAN SECURITY PRODUCTS
Sandy Paige
FMR. CEO
EXPLORA BIOLABS
Will Wright
FMR. CEO
PEERLESS EVENTS + TENTS
Luka Salamunic
FMR. CEO
TRIYAM SOFTWARE
Arun Pasrija
PRESIDENT & CEO
CHR SOLUTIONS
Troy Beebe
CEO
EMISSIONS COOLING SYSTEMS
Nader Bebawy
CEO
ITPIPES
THE PROCESS
How It Works
Intro Call
We get to know you + your company to determine whether we're an ideal fit
⏱ 30 Min
Generate Offer
We propose an offer based off our analysis of your company's value + growth potential
⏱ 48 Hours
Reach Agreement
We negotiate the terms and framework of an agreement that achieves your objectives
⏱ 2 Weeks
Transition
We take over operations + implement our growth strategy to accelerate your business
∞ Ongoing
Due Diligence
We partner with you to perform due diligence during the exclusive closing period
4 to 8 Weeks