Declaration Partners

Declaration Partners is a private investment firm that grew out of a family office. It is anchored by David M. Rubenstein, described as a private equity veteran and philanthropist, who is also its largest investor.

The firm says it looks for entrepreneurs, operators and investors who want to create value over the long term, and that it prefers partnerships where interests are closely aligned.

What Declaration Partners offers

• Growth equity — investing at the point where companies begin to accelerate.
• Real estate — combining family office flexibility with institutional property experience.
• Platform companies — building businesses around strong management teams.
• Fund seeding — helping talented investors set up investment platforms.
• Other opportunistic investments — deals outside the main strategies.

Who it works with

Founders, family owners, management teams and co-investors.

Key facts

• Team experience: over 170 years combined institutional investment experience.
• Deals mentioned: Figment, Rothy's and a logistics facility in California's Inland Empire.