Carlson Companies Employee Directory
Investment ManagementMinnesota, United States501-1000 Employees
Carlson Companies is a Minnesota-based investment management firm with a history spanning back to 1938, when Curtis L. Carlson founded the Gold Bond Stamp Company in Minneapolis. The business remains privately held and family-owned across generations. In 2018, Carlson established Carlson Private Capital Partners in the Twin Cities to allocate family capital to businesses that benefit from a patient, long-term partnership with experienced management teams to create enduring value. Through Carlson Private Capital Partners, the firm targets private companies seeking a value-oriented partner to support growth and strategic execution. A notable recent development is CPC's 2022 investment in Thermo Systems LLC, a founder-owned company based in East Windsor, New Jersey, illustrating its activity in building portfolio businesses. Carlson operates within the investment management industry and positions itself as a long-term, family-controlled participant in the market.