Best Associates is a privately owned merchant banking institution headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with related activities throughout the United States and abroad. The firm provides capital to growth-oriented businesses, initiates start-ups and makes acquisitions in targeted industry segments.
Best Associates has in-depth knowledge and longtime relationships in several industry sectors. They include education, specialty foods, health care, real estate and energy.
Acting as a principal, the firm uses its capital, contacts and management resources to identify investment opportunities and to assist its partners and portfolio companies with their financial requirements. The firm's activities include originating and structuring transactions; direct investment; and recruiting, supporting and advising the management of associated entities. Currently, Best Associates represents outside investors in multiple transactions, and it is continually evaluating new investment opportunities.