Acquire, Operate, and Scale Small Businesses

Owners / Operators of
Lower Middle Market Companies

Probus Equity is a private investment firm specialized in investing in and growing founder and family – owned businesses

We invest in people and partner with management teams to help
companies reach their fullest potential

We have the flexibility and desire to own companies for extended
periods of time and look to leverage our relationships and experience to add significant value

Domain and industry expertise in consumer, B2B and service-related businesses in defensible niches in North America

Principals

Michael Habib, Managing Partner

• 15+ years of experience investing in, owning and operating businesses

• Prior experience in private equity and public markets investing

• Owned / operated a restaurant business which achieved significant growth and profitability

• MBA, University of Chicago

Omar Haque, Operating Partner

• CPG Executive with 20+ years of experience

• Expert in growth, strategy, new venture development, technology enablement and operational execution

• Probus Equity’s Chairman of the Board nominee for Posca Hydrate

• BSc, Syracuse University / MBA, Duke University’s The Fuqua School of Business

Faz Habib, Managing Partner

• 20+ years of experience investing in, leading and operating companies

• Portfolio Manager buyside, Operating Partner private equity and C-Suite roles in industry (theme parks, regional casinos, restaurants, B2B businesses)

• Former Head of Food & Beverage and In-Park revenue at publicly traded Six Flags (Ticker: SIX)

• Extensive relationships in theme parks, gaming, and cruise lines sectors

• BSc, Cornell University