We don't sell services. We build partnerships.
Every company in our portfolio gets the same thing: capital paired with real strategic involvement. Here's how we think about each sector we invest in, and what we look for before we commit.
Real Estate & Development
Custom homebuilding and commercial construction across Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.
- Paradisa GroupResidential & Commercial Construction
Custom and semi-custom homes in some of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, alongside turnkey site development and construction management for commercial projects — from multi-family units to office buildings.
Building Materials
Quality materials supplied to the builders and contractors shaping the region.
- Builder Supply GroupBuilding Materials
Supplies high-quality building materials at below-market prices — wood floors, tile, garage doors, and lighting fixtures — to builders and contractors across the region.
Technology
Data center efficiency and engineered infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.
- Midas Immersion CoolingData Center Technology
Immersion cooling technology that cuts server power utilization by up to 15% and overall data center cooling costs by up to 90% — a green-technology approach to next-generation infrastructure.
- Summit DynamicEngineered Infrastructure
Designs and manufactures factory-assembled, UL-listed packaged pumping systems and integrated mechanical, electrical, and cooling solutions for data centers and industrial facilities — every system tested before delivery.
Life Sciences & Research
Research tools and reagents relied on by scientists and laboratories worldwide.
- Ion BiosciencesScientific Research
A global leader in fluorescent ion indicators, providing research tools for scientists and laboratories worldwide, with products spanning calcium, zinc, sodium, and other analytes.
What we look for in a partnership
These are the fundamentals we evaluate before capital and strategic support move in together.
Entrepreneurs & Young Companies
We partner directly with founders and early-stage teams — not just balance sheets. We back people who are building something real.
A Path to the Next Level
We look for companies with a clear growth trajectory that need more than capital: strategic guidance, operational support, and a partner who has been through it before.
Austin & Texas Roots
Most of our portfolio is based in or connected to Austin, Texas. We understand this market because we're part of it.
Long-Term Partnership
We are not a fund looking for a quick exit. We invest for the long term and stay involved as strategic partners, not silent shareholders.
Sector Diversity
From residential construction to biosciences, we invest across industries rather than a single vertical, spreading expertise as broadly as our capital.
Sound Fundamentals
We evaluate the fundamentals of the business first: a viable model, a capable team, and a market worth pursuing.
Questions we hear often
What kind of companies does Ticino Capital partner with?
We partner with entrepreneurs and young companies that need both capital and strategic support to reach the next level. Our current portfolio spans real estate and development, building materials, technology, and life sciences — we care more about the strength of the team and the fundamentals of the business than the specific industry.
Do you only invest in Austin-based companies?
Our portfolio is concentrated in Austin, Texas, where our team is based and where we can be a genuinely hands-on partner. We're open to opportunities elsewhere in Texas and beyond, but proximity to our home market is a meaningful advantage for the companies we back.
What does "strategic assistance" actually look like?
It varies by company and stage, but it typically includes operational guidance, help professionalizing finance and reporting, introductions across our network, and support through the kind of decisions that come with scaling a business — hiring, financing, and growth planning among them.
How do you decide what to invest in?
We look at the team first, then the fundamentals of the business: is the model sound, is there a real market, and is there a clear way for additional capital and strategic support to move the company forward. We are selective, and we take the time to understand a business before committing.
Is Ticino Capital a venture capital fund?
No. We are a private investment company, not a traditional VC fund. We do not operate on a fund-lifecycle timeline looking for a fast exit — we invest our own capital directly and expect to remain involved with our portfolio companies for the long term.
How can my company get in front of Ticino Capital?
Start on our Partner With Us page. Tell us about your company, your team, and where you're headed. If there's a fit, we'll follow up to schedule an introductory conversation.
Is this website a solicitation to invest in Ticino Capital?
No. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or investment product. This site describes Ticino Capital LP and its existing portfolio for informational purposes only.