Scott Zack's Creek Equity Outlines Investment Principles and Focus

Scott Zack's Creek Equity, a private investment company based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has published its investment principles and outlined its focus on supporting founder-led businesses in the state. The firm aims to provide essential-service companies with between $1 million and $10 million in EBITDA with the necessary capital to grow and thrive.

Creek Equity, owned by Scott Zack, operates by founding new companies, backing founders at the earliest stages, and acquiring established businesses with loyal customers and room for growth. Zack, a Michigan native with over two decades of experience in starting, buying, and running companies, emphasizes the need for patient capital in the state's business landscape.

The firm's investment focus centers on essential-service businesses with durable, recurring revenue, established companies generating between $1 million and $10 million in EBITDA, and earlier-stage ventures with a proven customer need. Creek Equity also prioritizes founder-led and family-owned companies run by individuals of integrity and discipline, with control positions as a rule, and meaningful minority stakes where a founder prefers a partner to a buyer.

The firm's investment approach is unique, as it invests its own capital rather than through a fund. This allows Creek Equity to hold businesses for the long term and make decisions based on what is best for the company, rather than short-term financial goals. The company operates under a written Investment Policy Statement adopted by its Investment Committee, which ensures that every direct investment is thoroughly reviewed and approved.

Creek Equity's portfolio includes a diverse range of businesses, such as Avenix Medical Group, a healthcare supply chain partner for hospitals and health systems; Avenix Solutions Group, a procurement and supply chain partner for automotive, healthcare, and hospitality; Movanti Group, a transparent pass-through pharmacy benefit manager for employers and unions; Blue Cypress, the firm's real estate investment arm; Total Routing Solutions, a routing and logistics services company; and Creek Capital Advisors, its advisory affiliate.

Scott Zack's background in team sports, particularly his time as a forward on The Ohio State University men's basketball team, has shaped his approach to building and investing in businesses. He emphasizes preparation, accountability, and the right people in the right roles, principles that are reflected in Creek Equity's investment philosophy.

Creek Equity LLC is a private investment company that founds, funds, and acquires businesses. Founders, owners considering a sale or partnership, and advisers with a business that fits can reach the firm at creekequity.com.