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Red Oak Capital

Red Oak Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, that provides entrepreneurial expansion capital and guidance. Founded in 1995, it focuses on a blend of venture capital and private equity funding across various sectors.

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Overview

What Red Oak Capital does

What Red Oak Capital is

Red Oak Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, that provides entrepreneurial expansion capital and guidance. Founded in 1995, it focuses on a blend of venture capital and private equity funding across various sectors.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Founded
Founded in 1995
Approximate age
About 31 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Red Oak Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Red Oak Capital invests in profitable paradigm shifts and unique off-market transactions, emphasizing operational expertise and strategic exit guidance. They provide funding for platform scaling across various sectors.

Focus narrative

Red Oak Capital invests across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, technology, consumer products, real estate, and business services. They fund profitable paradigm shifts and unique off-market transactions, with investment rounds ranging from $2 million to $50 million.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$2,000,000–$50,000,000

Focus and fit

Sectors
Consumer

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
5
Recorded notable exits
Fossil, Inc. and Mystic Tan

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include Palm Beach Tan, which has over 650 retail wellness locations; NPIC, a manufacturer of pet products; Fossil, Inc., which grew into a multi-billion dollar company; Mystic Tan, a spin-off from Palm Beach Tan; and TradeStation Group, known for its innovative stock market trading technology.

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What to know about Red Oak Capital

Upseed classifies Red Oak Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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