J. Francis Cooke

Invests in real estate and energy sectors

Researches and develops language processing technology for software applications from search to speech

Operates as a global management consulting firm

Ursataur Capital Management seeks superior risk-adjusted returns through a focus on macroeconomic trends over an explicit investing horizon. The firm invests in companies that have, or can attain, attractive positions in their industries or that can capitalize on industry discontinuities. Ursataur focuses on investments in industries that have and are expected to generate attractive returns on capital and in which they identify macroeconomic and industry tailwinds or the opportunity to capitalize on discontinuities. The firm evaluates industries attractiveness on a quantitative basis, considering growth, return on invested capital, competitive intensity and margin evolution. They also evaluate industries from a qualitative standpoint looking for trends that they expect to support or impair a company's prospects. The firm invests in established companies with significant upside potential within their investment horizon. Ursataur looks for companies with a record of positive earnings, sustainable competitive advantages and proven management teams. They are particularly interested in investment opportunities that facilitate inter-generational business transfer, corporate carve-outs and/or in which there is one or more identifiable value creation catalysts. Ursataur seeks to invest deploy $5 million to $15 million in each investment. The firm uses prudent leverage to employ capital structures that enhance value creation. They may consider larger investments either alone or in partnership with other private equity firms and/or investors.