WACO, Texas, July 15, 2026— Oakdale Capital Management LLC today announced its launch as a Waco, Texas-based private investment firm focused on partnering with entrepreneurs, business owners, operators, and investors through flexible, long-term capital solutions.
Founded by Ryan Gibson, Michael Hillman, and Brent Wilson, Oakdale was established to provide a differentiated approach to private investing, centered on alignment, flexibility, and enduring relationships. Rather than applying a single strategy to every opportunity, the firm invests across the capital structure, allowing each investment to be thoughtfully tailored to the unique objectives of its partners.
Oakdale invests across a broad range of asset classes, including growth equity, venture capital, and real estate. Whether supporting growth initiatives, ownership transitions, recapitalizations, or strategic acquisitions, the firm seeks opportunities where flexible capital, operational experience, and trusted partnerships can create lasting value. Oakdale launches with an existing portfolio of investments across operating companies and real estate assets, providing the firm with a foundation of active partnerships and long-term value creation opportunities from day one. Building on that foundation, Oakdale will continue to support its existing portfolio while selectively pursuing new investment opportunities consistent with its long-term, relationship-driven investment philosophy.
The firm's leadership brings together decades of experience across entrepreneurship, finance, operations, strategic advisory, and commercial real estate. Oakdale's team includes Nate Robertson, Chief Investment Officer; Paul Wommack, Chief Financial Officer; Crane McGuckin, Vice President of Investments & Operations; Taylor Allen, Vice President of Real Estate; and Melissa Rios, Executive Assistant. Together, Oakdale's leadership brings an owner's perspective, disciplined investment judgment, and a long-term commitment to every partnership.
"We built Oakdale around a simple belief: every business and every investment opportunity is different," said Brent Wilson, Co-Founder of Oakdale Capital Management. "Rather than forcing entrepreneurs into a predetermined investment model, we believe capital should adapt to the needs of the business. Our goal is to be the kind of long-term partner we would have wanted when we were building companies ourselves."
"Exceptional investing begins with thoughtful preparation, sound judgment, genuine partnership, and a high-quality team," said Nate Robertson, Chief Investment Officer. "At Oakdale, we're building an investment platform designed to be patient in our underwriting, disciplined in our decision-making, and deeply aligned with the entrepreneurs and operators we partner with. We believe that approach positions us to be a better long-term partner for the founders, operators, and investors we serve."
As Oakdale begins operations, the firm is actively evaluating investment opportunities across a broad range of sectors, with an initial focus in healthcare, business services, technology, industrials, consumer, and real estate, while remaining open to compelling opportunities across other sectors where strong leadership, aligned incentives, and long-term partnership can create enduring value.