Operating Business
Owned and operated directly.
A business acquired and run directly, with full involvement across operations, growth, and the day-to-day. The anchor holding, and a working reminder that Topmost operates rather than allocates.
Alongside the consulting, advising, and company-building, Topmost holds a concentrated set of long-term positions. Each one is held directly, with real involvement, not as a passive bet.
| No. | Holding | Kind | Since | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. | Operating Business | Operating Business | 2023 | Operator · Owner |
| II. | Direct Real Estate | Real Estate | 2021 — | Principal |
| III. | Software & Technology | Early Stage | 2019 — | Advisor |
| IV. | Consumer & Media | Early Stage | 2022 — | Advisor |
Owned and operated directly.
A business acquired and run directly, with full involvement across operations, growth, and the day-to-day. The anchor holding, and a working reminder that Topmost operates rather than allocates.
Cash flow today. Appreciation tomorrow.
Directly held real estate generating cash flow and long-term appreciation. Every property is underwritten and managed directly, with the same rigor applied to an operating business. Held directly, not through a fund.
Formation- and seed-stage equity.
Equity in software and technology companies at formation and seed stage, built through direct advisory relationships with founding teams rather than passive checks. Earlier, this work included facilitating Founder Institute cohorts.
Distribution-first founders.
Equity in consumer and media companies, built through advisory relationships with founders who have clear distribution advantages and direct audience relationships. Earned through hands-on involvement, not pitch decks.
Select holdings are not disclosed on these pages. For qualified inquiries — founders, operators, or partners with reason to ask — please write directly.