We have your back
We’re founders, investors, developers, operators, technologists, CPAs, and finance experts—your first call, your coach in the corner, and the nudge you need to keep moving forward. Whether it’s redeveloping a property, scaling a business, or transforming operations, we bring hands-on support and expertise across real estate, venture/growth equity, and private equity.
Operating Team
Danny Beckett Jr.
20+ yr operator, Ex-motocross pro, VC. 7 startups (4 VC), 3 exits. Helped drive ventures to $500M+ in revenue and raised over $100M+ in capital.
Bobbi
Blanton
Davenport MBA, 20+ yrs in finance, ops & compliance. Former COO with fund, audit & regulatory experience. Expert in financial ops & mgmt.
Tom
Stocks
Wabash Alum, MBA Chicago Booth, 30+ yrs in finance & M&A. Expert in growing lower middle market firms, $500M+ in transactions.
James Eldersveld
Calvin grad, 5+ years in real estate. 15+ years in operations, project mgmt, & logistics. Founder of Hexi. Proven in enhancing operational efficiencies.
Emily
Crume
Dickinson College alum, 20+ years in tech & media. Expert in strategy, business development, sales, and growth. Loves helping startups and emerging brands.
Ken
Baldwin
Franciscan University grad, MBA, and 15+ yr fundraising exec. Current Executive Director at St. Paul Center, specializing in major gifts, advancement, and investor relations.
Jeshua Lauka
Michigan State grad, partner at DWL, and legal counsel at Beckett Industries. 15+ years in law, PE, real estate, and startups. 8-year Super Lawyer Rising Star.
Steve
Eroyan
MSU grad with an MS in Accounting, 10+ years at EY specializing in finance, strategy, and transactions. Led 50+ M&A deals from startups to enterprises.
Real Estate Team
John
Meyer
University of Illinois Economics grad, Master's from Cornell & Notre Dame. Exec. Director, Church Properties Initiative. 20+ years in real estate & nonprofit leadership.
Danny
Beckett Jr.
20+ year entrepreneur and operator, Ex-motocross pro turned VC. 7 startups (4 VC), 3 exits. Helped drive ventures to $500M+ in revenue and raised over $100M+ in capital.
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We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our real estate investment platform. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.
Venture Team
Danny Beckett Jr.
20+ yr operator, Ex-motocross pro, VC. 7 startups (4 VC), 3 exits. Helped drive ventures to $500M+ in revenue and raised over $100M+ in capital.
Brian Polencheck
20+ yrs in CPG, exec with an exit to Advantage Solutions. Former FDM partner and President, VP of Sales, consultant, and category manager.
Greg
Clark
20+ yrs in global CPG & tech. Proven operator, VC-backed founder, former Amway exec, and Nirvana president. Trusted advisor, investor, and builder.
Tom
Stocks
Wabash Alum, MBA Chicago Booth, 30+ yrs in finance & M&A. Expert in growing lower middle market firms, $500M+ in transactions.
Douglas
Yu
10+ yrs in CPG, media, and VC. Founder Diamond Brew™ (Top 10 Food & Bev Game Changer, Informa). Forbes Senior Writer, Naturally Advisory Board.
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Team→
We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.
Private Equity Team
Tom
Stocks
Wabash Alum, MBA Chicago Booth, 30+ yrs in finance & M&A. Expert in growing lower middle market firms, $500M+ in transactions.
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Team→
We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.
Beckett Industries is a private alternative asset management firm focused on investing in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including real restate, venture/growth equity, and private equity. We’re founders, operators, advisors, and investors — your first call when you need help, and the earlier we can talk, the more helpful we can be.
Beckett Industries is a private alternative asset management firm focused on investing in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including real restate, venture/growth equity, and private equity. We’re founders, operators, advisors, and investors — your first call when you need help, and the earlier we can talk, the more helpful we can be.
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