About Us
Overview
Cequel III is an investment and management firm focused on the development of service-oriented companies with recurring revenues. Founded in 2002, we’ve repeatedly created long-term value for investors by building great enterprises that are industry leaders – growing market share, fostering customer loyalty, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and delivering outstanding operational results, which together position the businesses with which we’re involved for great success.
Management
Our professional management team has a proven track record of delivering superior returns to our investment partners and building industry-leading companies. We’re active, experienced managers and co-investors. We emphasize operational excellence with an intense focus on superior customer service. We specialize in building large-scale investment platforms with a strategic focus on growth through acquisition. Since its inception, Cequel III and its management team have successfully consummated transactions totaling over $40 billion in value, across companies in technology, communications, and business services.
Investment
At the Cequel Family Office, we leverage our entrepreneurial culture to provide a unique combination of experience and creativity. We partner with management teams to build and improve each business together, adding value through active, collaborative participation as a direct investor. Cequel III seeks to make middle-market and growth-equity investments in companies that operate in expanding, sustainable industries, with recurring revenue models and a diligent focus on customer service.
Culture
Our culture defines who we are. It sets forth our goals and principles. Our success is based on the shared values and commitment of the people who are building Cequel III for the future. These core values make Cequel III a very special place to work and also drive a culture committed to exceptional performance and results for our investment partners.
Honesty & Integrity
We meet the world head-on as upright, honest, sincere business people. Integrity is our guiding principle.
Pride
We each make a unique and positive contribution.
Family First
We take care of our families and balance our priorities.
Knowledge & Skills
We are perpetual students: delving, learning, and sharing.
Creativity
We embrace opportunity; solutions start with us.
Corporate Citizenship
We are active, charitable members of our communities.
Customer Service
We search out ways to exceed customers’ expectations.
Care About Others
We value strong teams built on caring relationships.
Positive Attitude & Excellence
We are empowered by positive attitudes because we know they are the foundation for excellence.
Community
We believe in taking an active role in the St. Louis community. The leadership team at Cequel III provides time, expertise, and resources to a wide array of charitable, educational, and non-profit organizations in the St. Louis area.