FTV Capital Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for Sixth Consecutive Year; Brad Bernstein Recognized as Founder Champion
Key Highlights
- ➤FTV Capital named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list for sixth consecutive year
- ➤Brad Bernstein named to Inc.’s inaugural Founder Champions list
- ➤FTV facilitated over 400 commercial, strategic and operational introductions in 2025
- ➤Bernstein-backed companies: over 80% founder-led at investment and 80% through exit
- ➤LogicSource achieved 103% growth over the last three years
Expert Statements
Brad Bernstein, Managing partner of FTV Capital
“As AI reshapes industries and catalyzes new growth opportunities, founders face consequential decisions about where to invest, how to evolve their businesses and what will create lasting competitive advantage”
Brad Bernstein, Managing partner of FTV Capital
“Drawing on our deep sector expertise, operating experience and extensive global network, we help our companies navigate that complexity, execute with discipline and achieve their growth ambitions.”
Brad Bernstein, Managing partner of FTV Capital
“Our sixth consecutive recognition reflects the value of that approach and the trust we’ve earned as long-term partners to entrepreneurs.”
Brad Bernstein, Managing partner of FTV Capital
“Being named a Founder Champion is also personally meaningful, underscoring the relationships I’ve had the pleasure of building with founders over more than three decades.”
David Pennino, Founder and CEO of LogicSource
“Four years ago, we preempted our investment banking process to choose FTV because of Brad”
David Pennino, Founder and CEO of LogicSource
“Brad puts founders first – he challenges us to think bigger, push ourselves and avoid the tunnel vision that can hold great companies back.”
David Pennino, Founder and CEO of LogicSource
“The best investors don’t just provide capital; they expand a founder's capacity to grow. As a result, we’ve achieved 103% growth over the last three years.”
FTV Capital Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for Sixth Consecutive Year; Brad Bernstein Recognized as Founder Champion
FTV Capital , a leading sector-focused growth equity investment firm, today announced its inclusion for the sixth consecutive year on Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list . The list honors the private equity firms, venture capital firms and lenders with established track records of backing founder-led companies. Brad Bernstein, managing partner at FTV Capital, was also named to Inc.’s inaugural Founder Champions list for his longstanding commitment to supporting founders and helping their businesses grow.
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