Location: Seattle, Washington
Investment Focus/Specialty: Growth Equity
Firm Summary
Rigel Capital, LLC ("Rigel") is a Seattle, WA based boutique investment manager providing investment services to public, corporate and multi-employer retirement plans, foundations, endowments and family offices. Founded in 1998 as a growth equity specialist, Rigel institutes a focused, time-tested investment philosophy and process that marries both fundamental and technical analysis. Today, lead by Winthrop S. Jessup, Rigel is 15 employees strong and continues to build upon a team of experienced and senior professionals managing its four products: Large Cap, Concentrated Large Cap, Small-Mid Cap and All-Cap.
Transaction Summary
Rigel turned to AMF to help facilitate the transfer of equity from Rigel’s founder to key employees. The firm’s objective was to align equity ownership within the company in a way that best enabled the firm to retain and attract key professionals as the business continues to grow. The transaction with AMF allowed Rigel’s founder to access liquidity and redistribute equity to the next generation without sacrificing control or the firm’s independence.
Partner Firm Perspective
"The transaction with AMF allows the company to retain and attract talented professionals who will be the firm’s next generation of management through equity ownership,” Rigel’s CEO, Wynn Jessup, said. “Our relationship with AMF has been more than a simple financial transaction. We have found them to be an excellent resource for ideas, and consultation, as we continue to work together on Rigel’s future growth and succession plans.”