Founder of Tampa private equity firm credits approach to hiring and managing risk for growth

Brian Katz of Katz Capital Financial believes getting the right people is critical for companies to grow

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 12:00 p.m. May 20, 2021
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Mark Wemple: Brian Katz, founded Katz Capital in Tampa in 2011.
Mark Wemple: Brian Katz, founded Katz Capital in Tampa in 2011.
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Entrepreneur: Brian Katz

Company: Katz, 43, started his company, a private equity firm, in 2011, using proceeds from the sale of an Ybor City condo he’d invested in. With a focus on real estate and financial services, he's seen consistent growth in revenue in the past three years, growing from $6 million in 2017 to $15 million in 2020, up 150%. 

 

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