48North Partners, established in 2023 by Chapin Newhard, is an advisory firm that bridges connections between family-owned and founder-led businesses and private equity investors. The firm provides expert guidance through growth stages, retirement preparation, and strategic exploration. The genesis of 48North Partners came from Chapin's experiences at Pine Tree Equity, a Miami-based private equity firm focused on the service sector. There, he recognized the need for an advisory service tailored to business owners overwhelmed by the complexities of selling their companies and fielding offers from potential buyers. Chapin saw that business owners, especially those navigating their first sale, required a service that prioritized their interests without financial conflicts. Thus, he founded 48North Partners to offer transparent and owner-focused advisory services, simplifying the transaction process and ensuring that business owners' needs were addressed first and foremost. 48North Partners distinguishes itself by not requiring upfront fees from business owners. This approach facilitates a stress-free engagement with the firm's services, ensuring that the firm's compensation is aligned with securing successful outcomes for the business owners. The firm's fee structure is contingent on successful transactions with buyers, emphasizing its commitment to aligning its interests with its clients. The firm's services include comprehensive buy-side advisory, essential for businesses seeking aligned investors or buyers. This service provides thorough business evaluations, strategic advice on potential growth opportunities, and guidance on capital raising and ownership transitions. Furthermore, 48North offers capital-raising assistance, helping businesses attract and secure the right investors for projects to expand their market presence, launch new products, or enhance operational efficiency. The firm ensures that these efforts align with the business's long-term strategic plans. 48North also excels in succession planning and ownership transitions, providing expert advice to help business owners effectively pass on their legacy, whether through internal succession or introducing external management. Chapin Newhard, who hails from Aspen, Colorado, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leads 48North Partners. Engaged to Marissa Buchholz, Chapin is a passionate environmental advocate who enjoys outdoor sports such as surfing and skiing. His commitment to a lifestyle that balances professional achievements with personal fulfillment is evident.