At RAS Capital Partners, we weave innovation with tradition to empower businesses and build enduring legacies. Discover the pillars of our expertise and commitment

The Holding Company

RAS Capital Partners (RASCP) is a New York–based private merchant banking and advisory firm founded in 2002. We provide long-term capital, strategic advice, and co-investments to family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses. Our mission: help clients overcome challenges, grow sustainably, and preserve their legacy.

Deep expertise in corporate finance and strategic growth

Proven track record across industries and markets

Extensive network of family offices, private investors, boards, and founders.

Aligned interests, investing side-by-side with clients.

Long-term value creation - over $600M in sales and $1.5B in leveraged buyouts influenced.

Our Founder

A proven leader across three decades in alternatives, family enterprises, governance, and leadership.

Learn about R. Adam Smith.

Achievements at a Glance

We have backed numerous operating partners in management buyouts and private equity partnerships, significantly enhancing business operations and market positions.

  • Consumer Brand Investments

    Our partnership investments in numerous traditional and digital consumer brands have involvement commitments of over $250 million in equity, and almost a billion in total capital, fostering innovation, scale, and growth in this dynamic sector.

  • Private Equity Leadership

    We have, since 2002, led or co-led over a dozen direct private equity investments in collaboration with over 50 qualified institutional investment partners and members, showcasing our commitment to sophisticated, thoughtful, and professional investment strategies.

  • Alternative Investment and Wealth Management

    Our expertise includes leading and managing a buyout of a top-25 private asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management (2006-2015), leading the seeding of a successful hedge fund seeding platform (2010-present), and collaborations with one of the world's largest alternative investment companies (Quilvest, Hamilton Lane, HBK, Magnetar Capital).

Legacy Affiliates

Family Office Private Advisors LLC: Tailored Advisory Excellence Established in 2014 and operating as a wholly-owned affiliate, Family Office Private Advisors LLC delivers specialized advisory services to well-established family offices and founder-led companies. Our expert team offers bespoke strategies that align with the distinct needs and aspirations of each client, ensuring their enduring success and legacy.

Big Sky Partners LLC: Empowering Entrepreneurial Spirits Also founded in 2014, Big Sky Partners LLC provides strategic and corporate development services tailored for entrepreneurs and their high-growth companies. Our focus is on empowering these businesses through critical growth phases, ensuring they achieve their full potential in an increasingly competitive landscape.