Apis & Heritage Capital Partners

An investment firm based in Washington, DC that combines the speed, scale, and expertise of private equity with the power of employee ownership to address the racial wealth gap in America. The firm pioneers an employee-led buyout model functioning similarly to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), creating S-Corp ESOPs that are 100% employee-owned and benefit from federal and state tax exemptions. By financing employee-led buyouts and facilitating responsible business owner exits to employees, the organization transforms companies into employee-owned enterprises while strengthening ownership culture through its Ownership Culture Framework. This approach creates pathways to wealth building...