Ronan McIntosh
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Ronan — congrats on launching Chinook Investment Partners. been working on outbound origination with essential sectors investors and your fund has been on my radar. would be good to connect.
Ronan — though we share an IB/PE background (you at JPM and Revelstoke, me CS/Greenhill and Treis), I've seen first-hand how challenging early proprietary origination can be. Been helping funds like Mentmore and Wingman Growth Partners with their outbound origination — curious what email infrastructure you're using these days — still mostly on shared IPs like Instantly, or have you moved to private/dedicated senders? Happy to share what's working best for similar lower middle market essential sector funds if useful. — Russ
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Ronan — hope you had a good weekend. wanted to reach out — congrats on launching Chinook, always impressed by those who've taken the leap. though we share an IB/PE background (you at JPM, me CS/Greenhill), I hope to one day do the same. in the meantime I've been working on the origination side with funds like Backer Group and Mentmore — curious how you're thinking about origination at Chinook. mostly proprietary or still seeing a lot through brokers? very best, Russell linkedin.com/in/russellt23
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Ronan McIntosh Title: Co-Founder and Managing Partner Fund: Chinook Investment Partners Background: PROSPECT SUMMARY: RONAN MCINTOSH CURRENT FOCUS Ronan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Chinook Investment Partners, a Denver-based investment firm he launched in August 2025. The firm focuses on the lower middle market, specifically targeting "recession-resistant" sectors and essential industries. He emphasizes a "win-win" partnership model and long-term stewardship over individual transactions. BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE Ronan has a deep background in healthcare investment and private equity. Prior to founding Chinook, he was a Vice President at CRG LP (a healthcare investment firm) and a Vice President at Revelstoke Capital Partners. His foundational experience includes a stint as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare Group at J.P. Morgan and an internship at KPMG Corporate Finance. He has also served on the boards of The Care Team and Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Denver (Finance & International Business) and was his high school valedictorian. He is trilingual, with native/bilingual proficiency in English and French, and elementary Chinese. KEY SKILLS Private Equity & Venture Capital, Healthcare Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Long-term Asset Stewardship, and International Business. POSTS & ENGAGEMENT August 25, 2025: Ronan announced the launch of his own firm, stating: "I'm honored and humbled to announce the launch of Chinook Investment Partners alongside Michael King, one of my best friends for as long as I can remember! building a new entrepreneurial investment firm has been an aspiration of ours ever since we began our careers." He added that the firm aims to "foster legacies for our portfolio companies defined by integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement." February 25, 2025: While at CRG LP, he reshared insights on longevity medicine, noting how it is "moving from the fringes to the center of healthcare" and highlighting "commercial opportunities in longevity medicine." December 20, 2024: He celebrated a "thrilling milestone for Sean Brecker and team ŌURA" regarding their Series D funding and partnership with Dexcom. August 13, 2024: He shared a CRG white paper on the behavioral health crisis, noting: "59 million U.S. adults were impacted by mental illness in 2022... At CRG, we're committed to addressing this critical issue through innovative technology, personal care, and upstream solutions." April 10, 2024: He officially announced his move to CRG: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President at CRG LP!" Fund details: - Description: Chinook Investment Partners is an entrepreneurial private equity firm focused on building enduring partnerships with leading founders and management teams. Chinook focuses on investing in essential sectors of the US economy, targeting companies that generate $1-$10 million in EBITDA. - Website: https://www.chinookip.com - Location: Castle Pines, Colorado, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Chinook Investment Partners Ronan McIntosh recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Ronan McIntosh recently co-founded Chinook Investment Partners, focusing on healthcare and essential sectors. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. Chinook targets lower middle market businesses.