EXPERIENCE

Justin Benshoof brings over 20 years of investing and transaction experience across diverse industries, including business services, industrials, technology, and consumer sectors. Throughout his career in private equity, Justin has earned a reputation for creating successful partnerships with founders to scale their businesses and unlock growth opportunities. Justin has led transactions totaling approximately $1 billion.

In 2024, Justin founded Cervano Capital to focus on driving value creation in the lower middle market. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Caltius Equity Partners, where he spent 13 years specializing in buyouts and growth investments in founder-owned businesses. Earlier in his career, Justin was an Associate at Norwest Equity Partners, where he worked on management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth investments across a variety of industries. He began his career at an investment consulting firm before transitioning to a family office, further deepening his expertise in investment strategy and portfolio management.