Laird Norton Company is a long-term owner, backed by an experienced team that recognizes and respects the unique needs of our stakeholders. As a multi-generational business that is familiar with changing circumstances and events, we are ideal partners, providing patient capital and embracing opportunities for continuous growth and improvement in our investments.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Territory
Management
Industry
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Investment Type
Investment Examples
- Acquisitions or Multi-Step Buyouts
- Multi-generational family businesses seeking partial exit
- Entrepreneur or management owned businesses seeking growth capital
- Late-Stage Growth Equity
Industry Examples
- Wealth Management
- Consumer Goods & Services
- Food Co-Manufacturing & Other Light Manufacturing
- Distribution & Other Business Services
- Residential & Commercial Services
Laird Norton Properties
2006 - Present
Formed by Laird Norton Company in 2006, Laird Norton Properties continues to grow through investments and carefully selected strategic partnerships. After retaining real estate assets following the successful sale of Lanoga, Laird Norton Company created Laird Norton Properties, which has expanded to a national portfolio valued at over $700 million over the past decade.
ACTIVELaird Norton Properties
2006 - Present
Formed by Laird Norton Company in 2006, Laird Norton Properties continues to grow through investments and carefully selected strategic partnerships. After retaining real estate assets following the successful sale of Lanoga, Laird Norton Company created Laird Norton Properties, which has expanded to a national portfolio valued at over $700 million over the past decade.
Laird Norton Wealth Management
1967 - Present
Laird Norton Wealth Management, founded by Laird Norton Company in 1967, is the largest independent wealth management company in Washington State. It has actively grown its scope of service and geographic reach through carefully selected acquisitions and is now focused on continuing to grow organically. It offers financial planning, investment management, and trust services, all under one roof. Laird Norton Wealth Management is a majority-owned subsidiary of Laird Norton Company.
ACTIVELaird Norton Wealth Management
1967 - Present
Laird Norton Wealth Management, founded by Laird Norton Company in 1967, is the largest independent wealth management company in Washington State. It has actively grown its scope of service and geographic reach through carefully selected acquisitions and is now focused on continuing to grow organically. It offers financial planning, investment management, and trust services, all under one roof. Laird Norton Wealth Management is a majority-owned subsidiary of Laird Norton Company.
Heartland LLC
2019 - Present
In 2019, LNC merged Heartland LLC with its real estate division, Laird Norton Properties, positioning both firms with a unique, multi-faceted and fully integrated business and real estate enterprise. LNP and Heartland continue with their respective client portfolios and joint venture partnerships, but now have a combined set of expertise to provide a broader reach of real estate and business advisory services and execution capabilities in real estate investment, brokerage, relationship alignment, capital markets, and asset management across all real estate product types.ACTIVEHeartland LLC
2019 - Present
In 2019, LNC merged Heartland LLC with its real estate division, Laird Norton Properties, positioning both firms with a unique, multi-faceted and fully integrated business and real estate enterprise. LNP and Heartland continue with their respective client portfolios and joint venture partnerships, but now have a combined set of expertise to provide a broader reach of real estate and business advisory services and execution capabilities in real estate investment, brokerage, relationship alignment, capital markets, and asset management across all real estate product types.
Zevia (NYSE: ZVIA)
2015 - Present
Laird Norton Company made its initial investment in Zevia during 2015 when it led a major equity financing. That investment led to Laird Norton Company becoming an influential minority shareholder with board representation. It continued to support the business as a leader of subsequent financings. The company completed an IPO on July 22, 2021, and now trades on the NYSE under the ticker ZVIA. LNC retains a significant ownership position.
Zevia is based in Los Angeles, California, and is a leading producer of zero-calorie, zero sugar, stevia-sweetened beverages including sodas, energy drinks, mixers, and organic sweet teas.
ACTIVEZevia (NYSE: ZVIA)
2015 - Present
Laird Norton Company made its initial investment in Zevia during 2015 when it led a major equity financing. That investment led to Laird Norton Company becoming an influential minority shareholder with board representation. It continued to support the business as a leader of subsequent financings. The company completed an IPO on July 22, 2021, and now trades on the NYSE under the ticker ZVIA. LNC retains a significant ownership position.
Zevia is based in Los Angeles, California, and is a leading producer of zero-calorie, zero sugar, stevia-sweetened beverages including sodas, energy drinks, mixers, and organic sweet teas.
Fusion
2007 - 2017
After a decade-long partnership and successful expansion from one school to more than 40 campuses located in seven states, Laird Norton Company sold Fusion Education Group in 2017. Through this investment, Laird Norton Company partnered with an experienced management team identifying and purchasing a revolutionary private school that offered an individualized education which continues to expand across the United States and internationally.
INACTIVEFusion
2007 - 2017
After a decade-long partnership and successful expansion from one school to more than 40 campuses located in seven states, Laird Norton Company sold Fusion Education Group in 2017. Through this investment, Laird Norton Company partnered with an experienced management team identifying and purchasing a revolutionary private school that offered an individualized education which continues to expand across the United States and internationally.
Lanoga Corporation
1966 - 2006
Over the course of more than 40 years of Laird Norton’s stewardship, this lumber and building materials distribution business evolved through a combination of organic growth, partnerships and acquisitions, and eventually became the nation’s third largest professional building materials dealer. Prior to its sale, the company operated lumber and materials centers under the names of United Building Centers, Spenard Builders Supply, Lumbermen’s, Home Lumber Co., Dixieline Lumber Co, Parker Lumber Co. and F.E. Wheaton and Co. When LNC sold the company in 2006 to Fidelity Capital it had revenues in excess of $3 billion from six divisions with 320 locations in 24 states.
INACTIVELanoga Corporation
1966 - 2006
Over the course of more than 40 years of Laird Norton’s stewardship, this lumber and building materials distribution business evolved through a combination of organic growth, partnerships and acquisitions, and eventually became the nation’s third largest professional building materials dealer. Prior to its sale, the company operated lumber and materials centers under the names of United Building Centers, Spenard Builders Supply, Lumbermen’s, Home Lumber Co., Dixieline Lumber Co, Parker Lumber Co. and F.E. Wheaton and Co. When LNC sold the company in 2006 to Fidelity Capital it had revenues in excess of $3 billion from six divisions with 320 locations in 24 states.
