Mollenhour Gross
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsTennessee, United States2-10 Employees
Mollenhour Gross is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based firm in the venture capital and private equity space that seeks to own all or part of businesses it considers exceptional. The firm partners with managers, owners, and founders who value long-term thinking, operational autonomy, minimal bureaucracy, and a stable governance framework enabled by permanent capital. Its approach focuses on creating value by shaping the environment in which a company can grow over time, often emphasizing what not to do as much as what to do. The emphasis is on patient, disciplined ownership rather than quick, large-scale investments. Its target market includes business owners and leaders looking to sell a portion of their company or to obtain additional capital, with an aim toward durable growth. Based in Knoxville, the firm maintains a small team and operates with a focus on governance stability and autonomy. A notable recent development is the September 2022 appointment of Mark Prybell as President of its portfolio company RoomOne Solutions.