We are Najafi
Our mission is to "do well and do good" and partner with world-class, entrepreneurial teams
We are an entrepreneurially driven private investment firm founded by Jahm Najafi in 2002
The firm makes investments across industries with significant holdings in consumer, retail, ecommerce, sports, media, and technology
We are not a fund – we utilize a strategy of concentration, not diversification
We are extremely selective and support each investment with our full attention and resources. We think long-term, move quickly and operate in true alignment with management
Our passion is to invest, acquire businesses and create value in areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation
Headquartered in Phoenix with offices in Los Angeles and New York
Investment Philosophy
Highly selective, concentrated, long-term
Principled, nimble, relationship-driven
Oversight approach is one of partnership and “Board of Debaters” – we believe it’s about asking the right questions
Approach to deal structure and process is flexible, creative and non-formulaic
Core Values
As individuals, we are intellectually humble, curious and internally driven