A business partner who knows how to keep a good thing going.
At Woodfields, we don’t aim to create value through opportunistic entries and exits. We invest in proven business models led by outstanding management teams with a long-term perspective and a builder’s mindset.
Approach
Bringing Growth into Focus
Woodfields is committed to keeping strong businesses thriving, for the long term. When founders or owners are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives, we're here to carry the torch with the support of like-minded investors.
Unlike the traditional private equity model, exits are not our first priority. Our focus is on ensuring that successful businesses have a solid foundation for future growth. Our team and our investors understand the power of compounding and believe that a laser focus on long-term value creation will trump an opportunistic exit every time.
We focus on lower-middle market businesses within tried and true, essential industries like manufacturing, infrastructure, and logistics. Their products and services will never become obsolete, and their opportunities for growth will always remain open-ended.
Approach
Bringing Growth into Focus
Woodfields is committed to keeping strong businesses thriving, for the long term. When founders or owners are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives, we're here to carry the torch with the support of like-minded investors.
Unlike the traditional private equity model, exits are not our first priority. Our focus is on ensuring that successful businesses have a solid foundation for future growth. Our team and our investors understand the power of compounding and believe that a laser focus on long-term value creation will trump an opportunistic exit every time.
We focus on lower-middle market businesses within tried and true, essential industries like manufacturing, infrastructure, and logistics. Their products and services will never become obsolete, and their opportunities for growth will always remain open-ended.
Finding the Right Partner
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Though our fairway is wide, the ideal Woodfields partner is a Florida-based business with:
Discretionary earnings in excess of $2 million
A history of durable profitability through the economic cycle
A highly capable management team
Portfolio
Our Past and Current Holdings
About
Steven Miller
Managing Partner
Woodfields Capital is led by Steven Miller. Steven launched Woodfields in January 2022 in his hometown of Ocala, Florida. Prior to Woodfields, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Tenth Avenue Holdings, a diversified private investment holding company based in New York City with a portfolio of online gifting businesses and consumer brands. As CFO at Tenth Avenue, Steven oversaw all aspects of financial performance across Tenth Avenue's rapidly growing portfolio. Prior to Tenth Avenue, Steven worked as an Associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at JP Morgan in New York.
Outside of Woodfields, Steven is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida's Warrington School of Business teaching a graduate-level course on Venture Finance. Steven holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University.
Steven lives in Ocala, Florida with his wife and two young children.
Matthew Damiani
Director of Business Development
Matthew Damiani brings over 10 years of expertise in business development and strategic consulting to his role as Director of Business Development at Woodfields Capital. Joining the team in May 2024 under the leadership of Steven Miller, Matthew’s extensive background includes serving as an Area Vice President at Arthur J. Gallagher, where he specialized in advising employer groups on total rewards strategies. With a keen focus on understanding client needs, Matthew has a proven track record of crafting customized solutions that drive value and mitigate risk.
Prior to his tenure at Arthur J. Gallagher, Matthew held influential roles at Cigna, where he excelled as a Client Manager and Director. His contributions were instrumental in driving business growth and nurturing lasting relationships with clients and providers alike.
Matthew’s academic background includes a Master’s of Health Administration from the University of North Florida’s Brooks College of Health, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from the same institution.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Matthew resides in Ocala, FL, with his wife and their two young children.
contact
Get in touch.
Founders or owners of companies that meet our criteria and fellow investors who share our long-term philosophy should contact us.