Annual recognition honors private equity firms with demonstrated track records of supporting founders and helping businesses achieve long-term growth.
NASHVILLE, TN – October 27, 2026 – Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm investing in lower middle market healthcare services and technology companies, is proud to announce its inclusion in Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list. This marks the firm’s second recognition, following its initial inclusion in 2022.
The annual list recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders that have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting founder-led businesses. Honorees are selected based on their track records of partnering with entrepreneurs, providing strategic guidance, and helping companies navigate opportunities for growth.
Founded by operators with a vision to create a better private equity experience, Council Capital has long believed that successful partnerships extend beyond financial investment. Through its differentiated Value Creation Ecosystem, which brings together its CEO Council, Value Creation Team, and Investment Team, the firm provides portfolio companies with access to experienced healthcare executives, strategic relationships, and operational resources designed to accelerate growth and build lasting value.
“At Council Capital, our approach has always been rooted in building authentic relationships with founders and management teams and providing the resources they need to realize their vision,” said the leadership team at Council Capital. “Being recognized by Inc. for the second time is a testament to the strength of these partnerships and the commitment of our entire ecosystem to helping exceptional healthcare companies succeed.”
Council Capital partners with growing healthcare businesses across the healthcare services and healthcare technology sectors, often working alongside founders and management teams seeking to scale their organizations while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and culture that contributed to their success.
To determine its annual Founder-Friendly Investors honorees, Inc. gathers feedback directly from entrepreneurs regarding their experiences with investment partners, including the support received and the performance of their businesses during the partnership.
Council Capital is honored to be recognized alongside firms that share its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with founders and supporting the next generation of successful businesses.
For more information and to view the complete list of 2026 honorees, visit Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list.
About Council Capital
Council Capital is a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. Now investing out of its fourth fund, Council partners with high-growth healthcare companies that make healthcare better, to achieve strong investment returns. The firm deploys the CEO Council, a powerful network of 34 industry leaders, along with its extension Value Creation team, into each of its portfolio companies to help them expand and realize their visions. For more information, visit www.councilcapital.com.
