A Different Kind of Investment Bank
Where expertise, culture, and mission align to serve founders differently.
Where Long-Term Vision Meets Meaningful Outcomes for Founders
At Navagant, we have built a team of industry experts focused on combining our unique culture, deep transaction experience, and conscious capital mission to redefine the expectations of an M&A advisor. Like our clients, we have developed years of industry expertise in line with our mission: capitalism with a conscience.
Meet our teamOur team thrives by helping our clients be rewarded for their hard work over many years of building their businesses and by advising them during the most significant monetization event of their lives.
Navagant intentionally focuses on education, training and workforce development because these industries fundamentally improve how people learn, grow, and improve. Our decision-making is driven by the long-term, holistic success of our firm and our clients, rather than short-term financial returns. Typically, our clients share our commitment to meaningful impact and constant improvement, creating natural alignment that drives exceptional outcomes through thoughtful positioning, structuring, and timing.
Our Mission
Navagant specializes in representing mission-driven organizations that genuinely want to make a difference in the world and create a legacy. To support this larger mission, we donate 10% of all profits to charitable endeavors, connecting our success with our values. Over the last three years, more than $1,500,000 has been donated to charities because of these efforts.
Our Values Drive Our Work
- Diversity
- Entrepreneurship
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Integrity
- Charity
- Transparency
- Authenticity
Conscious Capital in Action
$1,500,000+
contributed since inception
Since our inception, we have contributed over $1,500,000 to our philanthropic partners who share our commitment to advancing human potential. This isn’t just charitable giving, it’s how we ensure our success creates lasting impact beyond every transaction.
Strategic Partnership with Purpose
In 2024, Navagant formed a strategic investment partnership with JFF Ventures, the nation’s leading non-profit impact fund focused on workforce development technologies. Together, they’re deploying $500K in unrestricted capital to help early-stage founders balance growth with social impact. The partnership includes collaborating with research partners to conduct efficacy studies, creating a Founder-to-Founder Advisory Council of successful exited founders to offer mentorship opportunities, with plans for an inaugural Founder Summit to foster community among portfolio companies. This comprehensive support system aims to help impact-focused entrepreneurs scale solutions that create meaningful economic advancement.
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Other charitable partners include:
Organizations that share our commitment to advancing human potential.
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aiEDU works to ensure that all students in the United States are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. Working with school districts, educators, and partners nationwide, aiEDU advances AI literacy and readiness through curriculum development, professional learning, and strategic frameworks that empower students and teachers with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven future.
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The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is a premier source of education, advocacy, services, and support for individuals with autism, their families and friends, and professionals. ASCV’s mission is to support, empower, and build connections within the local autism community to develop a supportive, inclusive community where everyone impacted by autism is connected to high-quality supports and resources.
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Cambiar Education provides non-dilutive grants to entrepreneurial educators looking to develop companies and creative ideas designed in the classroom and pairing them with founders, designers, seasoned executives, and operational experts who work side-by-side with these entrepreneurs.
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Cristo Rey Richmond High School delivers a career-focused, college-preparatory education for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience through partnerships with educators, businesses, and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations. Navagant has sponsored six students through its corporate work-study programs.
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Dinner Table Doc partners with schools and community groups to empower young women of color, ages 10–18, with identity-centered college and career readiness programming. Through leadership development, self-identity exploration, health and wellness education, and supportive mentorship, the organization helps girls build confidence, set goals, and navigate the transition to post-secondary success and life beyond. Programs are designed to create safe, affirming spaces where scholars can grow, lead, and see themselves represented.
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The Frontline Healing Foundation was built to unite the power of social responsibility, sustainability, and the healing of active duty, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, and other front-line workers, giving individuals and communities the tools and education to become self-sufficient members of society and aiding them in finding gainful employment after recovery.
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For over 20 years, O4U’s mission has been to help high-achieving LGBTQ2+* undergraduates reach their full potential. We are dedicated to providing positive, life-changing experiences to a vibrant, ever-evolving, all-inclusive community of self-identified next-generation leaders. The organization hosts annual conferences in Business, Digital, Engineering, and Life Sciences, in addition to ongoing programs such as its Ongoing Mentoring Program and Learning Community. O4U’s conferences are designed to help develop attendees as leaders and individuals and have been a key partner in developing our internship program.
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Propel America Fellowship is a structured training program where fellows gain technical industry skills, earn college credit, and ultimately, access the entry-level healthcare workforce. Targeting single mothers from disadvantaged populations, these fellows work alongside peers in training programs with Propel college partners, earning college credit and in-demand industry credentials.
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Sharing Serenity is dedicated to creating meaningful outdoor experiences for people with physical challenges by making the rich biological diversity of local waterways accessible at no cost. The organization believes in the transformative power of nature and community, offering opportunities for individuals of all abilities to connect with the water, find joy and calm, and reclaim a sense of freedom and serenity that can uplift both mind and body.
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Young Invincibles is committed to expanding economic opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 34 by building a community of young leaders to act for social change and educating tens of thousands of young adults in financial literacy and healthcare affordability.
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