Velvet Hammer Capital is a private investment and acquisition firm started by Matt Young serving business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, and established companies throughout Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, South Florida, and across Florida. The firm focuses on strategic investments, private capital, business acquisitions, growth opportunities, operational improvement, and long-term value creation. Velvet Hammer Capital partners with founder-owned, family-owned,  and privately held businesses seeking investment capital, expansion support, succession solutions, recapitalization, or a qualified acquisition partner.

Growth Capital

VHC (Velvet Hammer Capital) is a family-owned private equity firm providing growth capital to founders and business owners ready to scale — without giving up what makes the business theirs. As a patient capital investment firm based in West Palm Beach Florida, we partner with founder-owned and family-owned businesses across West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, South Florida, and beyond to fund the next stage of growth.

Capital for Growth, Not Just an Exit

Not every business owner is looking to sell. Many are looking for a capital partner to fund expansion — a new location, a bigger team, new equipment, or entry into a new market — without handing over control or waiting years for a traditional lender's approval process. That's where VHC comes in.

We provide growth equity and expansion capital to businesses that are already working — companies with real revenue, real customers, and real momentum — that simply need the right capital and the right partner to reach the next level.

We don't just fund businesses, we invest in people.

What Growth Capital From VHC Looks Like

• Expansion capital. Fund new locations, new equipment, new hires, or new markets.

• Minority or non-control investment. Bring in capital and strategic support without giving up the keys to your business.

• Operational support alongside the check. We bring hands-on experience, not just a wire transfer — helping you navigate the challenges that come with scaling.

• Flexible capital structures. Every business is different, and our capital is structured around your goals, not a one-size-fits-all template.

Who We Fund

VHC provides growth capital to:

• Founder-led businesses with proven demand looking to scale operations

• Family-owned companies preparing for their next phase of growth

• Established, profitable businesses in essential service industries

• Owners who want a strategic capital partner, not just a source of funds

If you're asking "how do I get growth capital for my business" or looking for investors for Florida businesses who actually understand what it takes to scale a company, we'd love to talk.

Why Business Owners Choose VHC for Growth Capital

• Patient capital, not a fast clock. We invest for the long term, so we're aligned with your growth timeline — not an artificial exit deadline.

• Real operating experience. Our board and leadership have built and scaled businesses themselves, and bring that experience to every partnership.

• Founder-first structuring. You stay involved, informed, and in control of the vision — we bring capital and support, not a takeover.

Ready to Fuel Your Next Stage of Growth?

If you're a business owner in Florida, West Palm Beach, or Jupiter looking for growth capital to fund your next chapter, let's talk.

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