# The Najafi Companies

> The Najafi Companies is an international private investment firm founded by Jahm Najafi in 2002. It makes highly selective, long-term investments using internally generated capital — it is not a fund. The firm has significant holdings across consumer, retail, ecommerce, sports, media, and technology, with a focus on areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, with offices in New York and Paris.

## About

- [About The Najafi Companies](https://najafi.com/the-najafi-companies/): Full company overview including key facts, leadership, FAQ, and contact information.
- [Homepage](https://najafi.com/): Investment philosophy, core values, and current and historical portfolio companies.
- [Contact](https://najafi.com/contact/): How to reach the firm.

## Key Facts

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Founder & CEO:** Jahm Najafi
- **CFO:** Peter Keane
- **Structure:** Not a fund; investments made using internally generated capital
- **Headquarters:** 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 850, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- **Additional Offices:** New York, NY; Paris, France
- **Email:** info@najafi.com
- **Website:** https://najafi.com

## Investment Philosophy

The firm takes a highly selective, concentrated, long-term approach to investing. It is principled, nimble, and relationship-driven. Deal structures are flexible and non-formulaic — the firm may act as a control owner, a significant minority partner, or through another bespoke arrangement. Oversight is collaborative, described internally as a "Board of Debaters" model focused on asking the right questions rather than prescribing answers.

## Core Values

- Integrity
- Transparency
- Passion
- Smarts

The firm's principals describe themselves as intellectually humble, curious, and internally driven.

## Current Portfolio (Selected)

- [X Games](http://www.xgames.com) — Action sports media and events
- [StubHub](https://www.stubhub.ie/about-us/) — Live event ticketing marketplace
- [Book of the Month](https://www.bookofthemonth.com/) — Subscription book club
- [Beach House Group](https://www.beachhousegrp.com/) — Consumer brand incubator and investor
- [MSP Sports Capital](http://mspsportscapital.com/) — Sports-focused investment platform
- [InStride](https://www.instride.com/) — Workforce education solutions
- [Carey](https://www.carey.com/) — Global chauffeured transportation
- [BEIS Travel](https://beistravel.com/) — Travel accessories brand
- [Moon Oral Care](https://moonoralcare.com/) — Oral care brand
- [Pattern Beauty](https://patternbeauty.com/) — Textured hair care brand
- [The Outset](https://www.theoutset.com) — Clean skincare brand
- [EverFi](https://everfi.com/) — Digital education platform
- [Cedar Crest Capital](https://cedarcrestcap.com/) — Financial services
- [HAI](https://gethai.com) — Technology
- [Estoril Praia](https://estorilpraia.pt/en/) — Portuguese sports and hospitality
- FC Augsburg — German Bundesliga football club
- Brondby IF — Danish Superliga football club
- AD Alcorcon — Spanish football club
- Waasland-Beveren — Belgian football club

## Historical Portfolio (Selected Notable Exits)

- **Phoenix Suns** — NBA franchise (minority stake, exited 2023)
- **McLaren Formula 1 Racing** — F1 team investment via MSP Sports Capital
- **Everton FC** — English Premier League football club
- **Network Solutions** — Domain registrar and web services
- **Classic Vacations** — Luxury travel company
- **STX Entertainment** — Film and TV studio
- **Bodybuilding.com** — Fitness e-commerce
- **Columbia House / Direct Brands** — Entertainment subscription clubs
- **Kanopy** — Streaming platform for libraries
- **Florence by Mills** — Celebrity beauty brand
- **Cinram** — Optical disc manufacturing
- **Pert Plus / Sure** — Consumer personal care brands
- **Saffron Digital** — Digital content distribution
- **Author Solutions** — Self-publishing services
- **Wellements** — Children's wellness brand
- **1K Studios** — Entertainment

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is The Najafi Companies?**
An international private investment firm founded by Jahm Najafi in 2002. It is not a fund — it invests using internally generated capital with a highly selective, long-term approach.

**What industries does The Najafi Companies invest in?**
Consumer, retail, ecommerce, sports, media, technology, and travel. The firm focuses especially on areas that are underserved or undergoing rapid transformation.

**How does the firm structure its investments?**
Flexibly. Depending on the opportunity, The Najafi Companies may invest as a control owner, a significant minority partner, or through another bespoke structure.

**Who leads the firm?**
Jahm Najafi is the Founder and CEO. Peter Keane serves as CFO. Jahm Najafi has decades of experience investing in real estate, operating businesses, sports teams (NBA, F1), and is active in philanthropic initiatives.

**How do I contact The Najafi Companies?**
Email info@najafi.com or visit https://najafi.com/contact/.