[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":33},["Reactive",2],{"gql:data:V2VmddGXxa":3},{"newsStory":4},{"contentComponents":5,"date":19,"derivedSeoTitle":20,"derivedSeoDescription":21,"derivedSocialMediaDescription":21,"derivedSocialMediaTitle":20,"derivedSocialMediaImage":22,"title":32},[6,10,14],{"instance":7},{"__typename":8,"body":9},"TextComponent","**NEW YORK, NY, October 27, 2026** — Clarion Capital Partners, LLC (“Clarion” or the “Firm”) today announced that the Firm has been recognized as one of Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors, marking the third year in a row achieving this prestigious recognition.\r\n\r\nThe annual list recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with demonstrated track records of supporting founder-led companies. Clarion was acknowledged among nearly 300 firms across the investment landscape.\r\n\r\n“It’s an honor to see Clarion recognized once again on the prestigious Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list,” said **David Ragins, Clarion President of Private Equity**. “Consistent recognition like this reflects our longstanding commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and founders as they pursue their vision and build enduring businesses. At Clarion, we know the strongest partnerships are grounded in hard work, creativity, and collaboration across teams. These values define Clarion’s culture of how we work with founders and investors.”\r\n\r\n“With the current funding environment and rapid changes facing growing companies, founders are looking for more than just capital from their investors. They want true partners who believe in their business, but who are also able to provide the critical advisement and strategic support they need to reach their potential,” said **Bonny Ghosh, Editorial Director at Inc.** “The 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors awards celebrate those firms –– the ones committed to partnership, excellence, and helping founder-led companies grow.”\r\n\r\nThe list is compiled through questionnaires, asking entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms to share their experiences partnering with these firms. Learn more about Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list [here](http://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2026).\r\n\r\nIn addition to the Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list, Clarion also recently earned the second place among private equity firms on [Crain’s](http://www.clarion-capital.com/news/clarion-capital-partners-recognized-among-crains-2026-best-places-to-work-in-new-york-city-for-third-consecutive-year/) 2026 Best Places to Work in New York City, marking the third time the Firm was recognized.",{"instance":11},{"__typename":12,"content":13},"AboutClarionComponent","Founded in 1999, Clarion is a New York-based investment manager operating two primary business segments: Private Equity (launched in 1999) and Structured Credit (launched in 2018). Clarion’s Private Equity business seeks to make primarily control investments in a diversified portfolio of lower middle-market companies generating $7.5 million to $30.0 million of EBITDA. Clarion focuses on growth companies in industries such as Media, Entertainment & Technology, Financial Technology & Services, Business & Healthcare Services, Consumer & Education Services, and Industrial Services. Clarion’s Structured Credit business focuses mostly on CLO equity and mezzanine investments, sourced both in the primary and secondary markets.  Additional information on Clarion can be found at www.clarion-capital.com. ",{"instance":15},{"__typename":16,"heading":17,"body":18},"AboutOtherComponent","About Inc.","Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. \r\n","2026-10-27","Clarion Capital Partners Named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List for Third Consecutive Year | Clarion Capital Partners",null,{"id":23,"alt":24,"caption":21,"assetUrl":25,"assetUrlXs":26,"assetUrlSm":27,"assetUrlMd":28,"assetUrlLg":29,"assetUrlXl":30,"assetUrlXxl":31},"71","","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/xs_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/sm_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/md_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/lg_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/xl_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","https://www.clarion-capital.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/71/xxl_Clarion-HPSocialMedia.jpg","Clarion Capital Partners Named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List for Third Consecutive Year",1793107594836]