Grove Oaks Capital

Contacts: Done

Description

Grove Oaks Capital is an investment partnership focused on acquiring privately owned businesses in the lower middle market space with an enterprise value of $5M - $50M. GOC seeks to optimize and scale legacy businesses with technology-enabled solutions and provide forward-thinking to stagnated industry processes. The firm assumes an active role in day-to-day management with a long-term growth focus. GOC is backed by a diverse group of investors, including CEOs, entrepreneurs and institutional investors. ​ The firm was founded by Austin Smoak who spearheads acquisitions and asset management, alongside his advisors and equity partners. Austin began his career within Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division focusing primarily on the asset management of debt & equity investments held by the firm. He holds a B.A. in Economics from St. John’s University and a Graduate Certificate from Emory University.

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Industry

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Investor Type

Private Equity

Target Sectors

Verticals

No verticals classified

Financials

Revenue

EBITDA

Employees

1

Founded

2021

Classify Status

Triage: lean_acquirer — Acquires privately owned LMM businesses with active management

Prospects

Done
1 person
NameTitleEmailChannelsStatus
Founder & CEO
austin@groveoakscapital.comvalid

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ID: 12510Airtable: vayne-100361-702Created: 10/06/2026