At Akoya, People are the Foundation of Everything We Do
Trusted Advisors.
Strategic Thinkers.
Smart Capital Deployment.
Akoya Capital has invested in lower mid-market privately held businesses since 2005. Our deep domain expertise and sector-led approach differentiate us from other investment firms.
Tailoring strategies to grow organically and through acquisition, we design value-enhancing improvements that accelerate growth and profitability in every investment we make.
We roll up our shirtsleeves to achieve the personal objectives of our business owners. Even more, we collaborate to transform today’s strategic vision into tomorrow’s reality.
Meet Akoya
As a leading lower middle-market investment firm, we have years of experience shaping investments that drive transformation and growth. Leveraging our experienced team of industry leaders, finance, human capital, and operations professionals, our investments are structured to align with the goals and objectives of our business owners, Sector Leaders, and co-investors.
At Akoya Capital, we believe that leadership is the single greatest driver of a company’s success. While market dynamics, customer relationships, and operational efficiency all play a role, strong leadership is the defining factor. That’s why we take a “People First” approach, leveraging in-house executive recruitment capabilities to strengthen our businesses.
With 20 years of experience in retained executive search and human resources, Liz Dominick, Managing Director of Leadership Talent, recruits our C-suite hires and provides ongoing support to our portfolio company executive teams.
Our “People First” Approach Includes:
1. Pre-Acquisition Leadership Assessment
Evaluate leadership team strengths and gaps pre-close and develop a roadmap for top grading talent.
2. C-Suite Search Execution
Personally recruit CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders across operations, commercial, and technical functions with a proven track record of driving transformative growth. Leverage involvement in value creation plan discussions to assess C-suite talent, ensuring strategic alignment and long-term impact.
3. Psychometric Assessments & In-Depth Referencing
Utilize executive assessments and structured referencing to evaluate leadership competencies. Facilitate ‘Ways of Working’ discussions to strengthen collaboration and alignment between the executive team and the board of directors.
4. Ongoing Support & Advisory Services
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, providing strategic guidance on HR and organizational matters. Leverage a network of experts in operational efficiency, interim leadership, executive coaching, onboarding, and succession planning to drive success.
5. HR Leadership Support
Lead monthly HR Roundtables to foster collaboration and best practice sharing across the portfolio. Elevate the HR function as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the executive team.
Celebrating Leadership Growth Across Akoya Portfolio Companies
Our commitment to building strong leadership teams is reflected in the key placements we’ve made in 2024:
- CEO, CFO, and VP of Sales for a specialty plastics compounding manufacturer
- CEO, VP of Sales, and VP of Operations for a precision metal components manufacturer
- CEO and VP of Sales for a contract packaging manufacturer
- Chief Commercial Officer for a plant-based ingredient producer
- Director of Operations for a custom injection molding manufacturer
- Director of Product Development for a waterproof membrane manufacturer
Our investment in leadership ensures that our portfolio companies are equipped for long-term, sustainable success. At Akoya, leadership isn’t just part of our strategy, it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Each investment is led by Sector Leaders, accomplished business executives with at least 30 years of industry-specific operating experience. Collaborating with company leadership teams, they design and execute Value Creation Plans that identify and prioritize actionable organic and M&A growth opportunities. Serving as the Executive Chair post-close, the Sector Leader provides ongoing hands-on, strategic, and operational guidance.
Investment Structuring
Investment Team
As a leading lower middle-market investment firm, we have years of experience shaping investments that drive transformation and growth. Leveraging our experienced team of industry leaders, finance, human capital, and operations professionals, our investments are structured to align with the goals and objectives of our business owners, Sector Leaders, and co-investors.
Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development
Human Capital
Akoya’s people-first business philosophy has been an Akoya differentiator since its inception. Strengthening our businesses with the recruitment of accomplished business leaders and teams, we leverage decades of talent acquisition and development experience to equip each business with the human resources it needs to drive and support rapid growth.
Strategic & Operational Guidance
Sector Leaders
Each investment is led by Sector Leaders, accomplished business executives with at least 30 years of industry-specific operating experience. Collaborating with company leadership teams, they design and execute value creation plans that identify and prioritize actionable organic and M&A growth opportunities. Serving as the Executive Chair post-close, the Sector Leader provides ongoing hands-on, strategic, and operational guidance.
