GenNx360 Capital Partners (“GenNx360”), a New York City-based private equity firm investing in U.S. lower middle market industrial services and business services companies, is proud to announce its recognition on Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes private equity firms with demonstrated track records of supporting founder-led companies. This year’s list recognizes GenNx360 among 294 firms across the investment landscape; it is the second year in a row that GenNx was recognized by the list.
GenNx360’s inclusion on the list reflects its longstanding commitment to working alongside founders and management teams to build and scale businesses. Since its founding in 2006, the firm has focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned companies, which represent more than 60% of its investments. Through a hands-on approach to value creation, GenNx360 works closely with leadership teams to strengthen operations, expand capabilities and position businesses for long-term growth.
“For 20 years, we have been guided by the belief that building exceptional businesses starts with supporting the founders and management teams who lead them,” said Ron Blaylock, Founder and Managing Partner of GenNx360. “We recognize the trust that founders place in us when choosing an investment partner, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our approach is rooted in working collaboratively with leadership teams, bringing operational expertise and strategic resources to help businesses realize their full potential. We are honored to once again be recognized by Inc. for our commitment to founder-led businesses.”
GenNx360’s investment strategy focuses on partnering with lower middle market industrial and business services companies, with founder- and family-owned businesses representing more than 60% of its investments. The firm’s integrated investment and operating teams work closely with founders and management teams to drive organic growth, strengthen operations, expand capabilities and accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions. Over its 20-year history, GenNx360 has invested in 35 platform companies and completed more than 92 add-on acquisitions, reflecting its longstanding commitment to building and scaling businesses.
To compile the Founder-Friendly Investors list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders completed questionnaires about their experiences partnering with a firm and shared data on how their companies have performed during these partnerships. The resulting list highlights the firms founders identified as strong partners throughout the investment process.
For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.
Disclosure: Inc. created and sponsored the 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List, announced in October 2026. GenNx360 paid Inc. $1,495 to be considered for inclusion.
About GenNx360 Capital Partners
GenNx360 Capital Partners is a private equity firm with ~$2.5 billion in assets under management that partners with lower middle market industrial services and business services companies. GenNx360 invests in companies with proven and sustainable business models in expanding industries operating in large markets. The firm implements value-enhancing growth plans and operational improvements alongside rapid buy-and-build strategies to accelerate growth, deliver efficiencies, and generate strong financial returns. Target industries include infrastructure services, testing and inspection, aerospace and defense, automation & industrial technology, commercial services, and food services. GenNx360 was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York City. www.gennx360.com
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