Sounder Partners Launches With Mission to Build Enduring Companies in Partnership With Founders and Entrepreneurs
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sounder Partners, a private investment firm focused on building enduring businesses in collaboration with founders and entrepreneurs, today announced its official launch. Founded by Nick Miner, former Managing Director at Trive Capital, Sounder Partners is purpose-built to serve as a trusted partner to operators navigating their next chapter.
Sounder Partners targets control investments in lower middle market businesses, with a focus on essential service and product companies. The firm targets sectors with strong tailwinds and multiple levers for value creation, including organic growth, strategic add-ons, and operational enhancement. These are often businesses delivering mission-critical solutions and positioned to grow with the right structure, discipline, and strategic support.
'We started Sounder Partners to be the kind of investor we'd want on the other side of the table,' said Nick Miner, Founder and Managing Partner. 'I grew up around a family business and saw firsthand the grit, risk, and sacrifice it takes to build something that lasts. That perspective shapes how we partner – honoring the legacy and culture that made a business great while helping it scale with intention.'
Sounder Partners was built on the belief that the best outcomes come from true alignment, mutual respect, and a deep commitment to protecting what founders have built. The firm takes a patient approach and works closely with founders who value transparency and cultural alignment. Rather than imposing a rigid playbook, Sounder seeks to amplify what's already working – bringing clarity, strategic focus, and the resources to help good businesses realize their full potential.
'Our role is to be a steady, strategic partner. That means asking the right questions, doing the hard things well, and building with intention,' Miner added. 'We look for businesses where we can be a trusted partner through the next chapter of growth – helping them scale without compromising what makes them special.'
For more information, visit https://www.sounderpartners.com.
About Sounder Partners
Sounder Partners is a Dallas-based private investment firm focused on control investments in lower middle market businesses. The firm partners with founders and entrepreneurs of essential service and product companies to build enduring enterprises through growth, discipline, and strategic alignment.
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