Branford is a long-term investor in small to medium sized private companies. With each new investment, Branford builds on its senior management’s 35 year history of helping to grow businesses. Traditionally, we make control and non-control investments in companies with up to $75MM in total enterprise value.

Branford was founded by John K. Castle - the CEO and Chairman of Castle Harlan, Inc. (www.castleharlan.com) and the prior President and CEO of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Our capital sources are internal to Branford, allowing us to hold businesses indefinitely and to help make the best long-term management decisions for the company.

 

Extensive Capital Resources - Branford has over $200MM in equity available for investment, as well as an extensive array of senior and mezzanine lender relationships.

"For over three decades, Branford professionals have offered a multitude of capabilities to various entities in the pursuit of growth."

- John K. Castle, Chairman, Branford Castle, Inc.