Citron Capital believes sustainable, long-term success in private equity and venture investing is strongly correlated with seven key dimensions of investment philosophy, which the firm defines succinctly by the acronym CAMELOT:
Collaborative: Our investment team works together closely on every investment opportunity under consideration. All investment decisions are made by consensus among members of Citron's investment committee.
Active: The firm is an active investor, conducts regular outreach programs with the academic and entrepreneurial communities, sponsors and participates in industry conferences, develops in-house research and thought leadership in new and exciting areas of investment, and takes a very active role in its portfolio companies.
Multi-stage: Citron Capital invests at all stages of a company's lifecycle. By remaining active at all stages, the firm is better able to leverage its relationships and capital base to consistently add value to its portfolio companies.
Entrepreneurial: All Citron investment principals and advisors have extensive entrepreneurial and hands-on operating experience. We understand the unique challenges of emerging companies and are prepared to step into operating roles when the need arises.
Long-Term Focus: We are not momentum investors. Our orientation stays true to building consistent, high growth capital appreciation for our limited partners over the long term. That orientation needs to exist in the companies we invest in as well.
Opportunistic: Great investment opportunities come in all shapes, sizes and time horizons. Our investing team is actively involved in a variety of markets and is experienced in a broad array of disciplines so the firm can best leverage its capital base to generate exceptional returns for its limited partners.
Track Record: All the principals at Citron Capital have outstanding records of consistent achievement as operating executives, entrepreneurs and investors.