Gallant Capital Partners Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 List of Founder-Friendly Investors
LOS ANGELES, CA – Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”), a Los Angeles–based private equity firm, is honored to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors, an annual list celebrating private equity and venture firms that have demonstrated a strong track record of partnering with entrepreneurs and helping founder-led companies accelerate growth.
This recognition highlights Gallant’s commitment to empowering founders through a hands-on, operations-driven approach that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainable value creation. Since its inception, Gallant has focused on supporting entrepreneurs in building scalable, resilient businesses that lead their sectors through strategic growth initiatives, investment in infrastructure, and human capital development.
“They bring on partners who are true operators, not just spreadsheet experts,” said Wendall Jisa, founder and former CEO of Reveal Data. “These are people who think like founders and invest in both the person and the vision. The Gallant team rolls up their sleeves to drive sustainable growth, build scalable infrastructure, and position your business to stay ahead of market, technology, and cultural shifts. When we worked together, Gallant was still a startup, but they led with empathy, alignment, and a shared drive to win. It felt like a team of founders working as one. That collaboration, along with their deep investment in operations and innovation, helped create a category leader in record time.”
Gallant’s team brings a unique blend of investment expertise and operational experience, partnering with founder-led companies to build enduring value. By aligning closely with management teams and fostering a culture of shared success, Gallant helps founders achieve ambitious goals while maintaining their entrepreneurial DNA.
“We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as a Founder-Friendly Investor,” said Jon Gimbel and Anthony Guagliano, Partners of Gallant Capital. “Our mission has always been to support visionary entrepreneurs and equip them with the resources, expertise, and partnership they need to accelerate growth and create lasting impact.”
The Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list honors firms identified by Inc.’s editors or through submitted applications that have demonstrated meaningful collaboration with founder-led companies. The 2025 list highlights firms that founders themselves have credited with being true growth partners.
To see the full list of Inc.’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors, click here.
About Gallant Capital Partners
Gallant Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lower-middle-market companies across business services, industrial technology, and software sectors. Gallant partners with management teams to accelerate growth through strategic, operational, and technological initiatives. The firm seeks to make control investments in companies with strong potential for transformation and long-term value creation.
To learn more, visit www.gallantcapital.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is a leading business-media brand, providing entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and community they need to build great companies. Inc.’s prestigious lists and awards recognize growth, innovation, and leadership across industries. Its renowned Inc. 5000 list celebrates the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. For more information, visit www.inc.com.