Private Family Office
Permanent capital. Patient partnership. Enduring value.
ELP Ventures is the private family office of Edgar Costa. We invest proprietary capital in businesses and real assets where disciplined ownership, operational experience, and innovation can create lasting value.
New York. North American reach. International perspective.
Introduction
A principal mindset
We invest our own capital and approach every opportunity as owners. This gives ELP Ventures the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions, support management teams through changing market conditions, and pursue value creation without the pressure of a traditional fund cycle.
About the firmInvestment principles
How we hold and build businesses
01
Long-Term Ownership
We focus on sustainable value creation rather than short investment timelines.
02
Flexible Capital
We evaluate control acquisitions, strategic minority investments, growth capital, structured investments, and real assets.
03
Operational Partnership
We support strategy, governance, technology modernization, financial discipline, and international expansion.
04
Cross-Border Perspective
We pursue opportunities across North America and Europe, with particular experience connecting businesses, markets, and operating relationships internationally.
Sectors
Where we concentrate our attention
Six areas where our capital, operating experience, and international relationships are most relevant.
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Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Proprietary AI, enterprise software, data intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled services.
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Consumer Products and Premium Beverages
Differentiated brands, distribution platforms, wineries and vineyards, premium wine, and international market expansion.
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Healthcare
Healthcare services, clinics, modernization, operating efficiency, and responsible technology adoption.
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Hospitality and Real Assets
Hospitality businesses, destination assets, wineries, vineyards, agricultural property, and selected real estate.
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Financial and Business Services
Technology-enabled services, professional services, financial infrastructure, and recurring or defensible revenue models.
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Special Situations and Strategic Acquisitions
Complex acquisitions, succession, corporate carve-outs, turnarounds, structured capital, and businesses requiring a patient owner.
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Opportunity profile
What we look for
We are selective, and we prefer situations where ownership, operating input, and time genuinely matter.
- —Strong or defensible market position
- —Experienced and committed management
- —Clear potential for operational improvement
- —Technology-enabled growth opportunities
- —International expansion potential
- —Valuable brands, intellectual property, or real assets
- —Situations where flexible and patient capital matters
Leadership
Edgar Costa
Founder and Chairman
Edgar Costa is an entrepreneur and investor with experience building, acquiring, and supporting companies across technology, artificial intelligence, consumer products, premium beverages, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, and real assets.
Meet Edgar CostaContact
Building businesses for the next generation
We welcome confidential conversations with business owners, founders, management teams, advisers, and selected co-investment partners.
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