Montage Partners included on Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list for sixth year
Scottsdale-based private equity firm Montage Partners has secured a position on Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of founder-friendly investment firms for the sixth year in a row.
Montage Partners has been named to the 2026 Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list, marking its sixth consecutive inclusion in the ranking. The firm, which maintains offices in Scottsdale and Salt Lake City, was selected among 294 private equity and venture capital firms recognized for their work with founder-led businesses.
Inc. evaluates companies based on feedback from founders who have sold portions of their businesses to these private equity firms. The criteria focus on the firm's support for management teams and the post-investment transition process. This recurring recognition suggests that Montage Partners continues to prioritize a collaborative model in a competitive middle-market investment landscape.
Private equity investment remains a critical channel for founder-led companies seeking capital for scaling or partial exits. By maintaining its presence on this list, Montage Partners demonstrates a focus on retaining founder involvement, a strategy often utilized to minimize management disruption during acquisition cycles.