Built by operators. Backed by conviction.
A different kind of buyer — built by people who know what it takes to build something real.
TriPell was built on a simple frustration.
We kept seeing what happened when great businesses got sold to the wrong buyers. The culture changed. The team left. The founder regretted it. A business that took decades to build got turned into a line item on someone's portfolio spreadsheet.
We started TriPell because we wanted to be a different kind of buyer. Not a fund with an exit mandate. Not a strategic acquirer looking to absorb your brand into something bigger. Just a group of operators who genuinely believe that great businesses deserve great owners — and who are willing to do the work to earn that title.
Our inspiration is straightforward. We asked ourselves one question: if we were selling a business we'd spent years building, what kind of buyer would we actually want?
The answer shaped everything about how TriPell operates. Long-term ownership. Hands-on operations. Founder-friendly transitions. Decisions made for the health of the business — not for a quarterly report or an eventual exit.
We are entrepreneurs first. We respect what it takes to build something real. And we built TriPell to be the company we'd be proud to sell to ourselves.
Inside the Business
When we acquire a business, the first thing we do is listen.
We spend the first 90 days learning — talking to your team, understanding your systems, identifying what's working and what's quietly holding the business back. We don't arrive with a predetermined playbook. We show up with questions.
From there we focus on three things: stabilizing operations, strengthening the team, and building systems that let the business grow without depending on any single person. Better processes. Cleaner financials. Clearer ownership of decisions at every level.
We are not a passive holding company. We are active operators who take what's already good and make it more durable.
Working With the Founder
Founders sell for different reasons. Retirement. Burnout. No clear successor. Whatever your reason for exploring a sale, we approach every conversation with patience and without pressure.
We're flexible on structure. Full acquisition, majority buyout, phased transition — we build the deal around your situation, not ours. If you want to stay involved, we'll find the right role. If you're ready to step back completely, we'll make sure the business is in good hands before you do.
What we won't do is promise one thing and deliver another. Every commitment we make in the LOI, we honor at close.
Your business took decades to build. We treat it that way.
Lucas Gabow
Managing Partner, Founder
Lucas Gabow is a New York-based entrepreneur and operator with a background in storytelling, media, and high-impact digital growth. He began his career building and scaling digital platforms for founders and creators, helping shape brand narratives that reached millions and translated attention into durable businesses. More recently, Lucas has moved into hands-on operations and ownership — including as a partner at Protocol Health, a modern longevity clinic. He is driven by a simple philosophy: buy and build businesses the right way, with care for people, respect for legacy, and a commitment to long-term value creation.
Lucas Gabow
Managing Partner, Founder
Carl Wolf
Managing Partner, Head of Operations
Carl Wolf is a seasoned operator, investor, and consultant with experience in scaling high-growth technology companies. He has held executive roles overseeing marketing, business development, sales, and operations — including COO of LanzaTech (IPO 2023) and Chief Commercial & COO of Newlab. His commercial experience spans capital raising, licensing, and complex deal structures. Earlier in his career, Carl worked as a management consultant in Washington, DC. He holds a BA from UMBC, an MS from NYIT, and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. He lives in Westchester, New York with his wife and two children.
Carl Wolf
Managing Partner, Head of Operations
Brian Cinelli
Managing Partner, Head of Capital Markets
Brian Cinelli is an operator and investor with experience building and scaling multi-location operating businesses. He is currently a co-owner and operator of multi-location companies, directly involved in scaling operations, building management teams, and driving revenue growth. Previously, Brian served as a Vice President at Eastcom Associates, a distributor in the underground utility sector, where he led product development, sales, and growth strategy. He brings a hands-on operating background and a disciplined, execution-focused approach to sourcing and building platform businesses.
Brian Cinelli
Managing Partner, Head of Capital Markets
Joseph Garvey
Managing Partner
Joseph Garvey is a founder-operator building scalable, service-based businesses. He is the founder of Protocol Health, a physician-led, multi-state longevity and health-optimization platform operating through a hybrid in-clinic and telehealth model. His background spans healthcare, civic technology, and digital media. He brings deep operational rigor, data-driven growth strategy, and a long-term ownership mindset to every business he builds and partners with.
Joseph Garvey
Managing Partner