Our
Mission
East Pine is an operationally focused investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling small businesses. We aim to build enduringly successful companies and unlock value through partnership, professionalization, and operational excellence.
Our
Focus
Transaction Structure
- We are focused on investing in majority ownership opportunities in the youth enrichment industry
Acquisition Criteria
- Strong brand and legacy in local community
- Stable and growing revenue
- Founders looking to grow their business
Our Team
Cole Finke
Co-Founder
Prior to East Pine, Cole was an investor at Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Providence, RI. At Providence, he focused on investing in services businesses across the media, education, and communications sectors. Cole began his career advising companies on mergers and acquisitions at Barclays, a global investment bank.
Cole grew up in Kentucky and went on to receive his BS from Cornell University. Later, he attended Harvard Business School.
David Rubenstein
Co-Founder
Prior to East Pine, David was an investor at Harvest Partners, a private equity firm based in New York. At Harvest, he focused on executing buy and build strategies across various services sectors. David began his career advising small and medium-sized businesses on mergers and acquisitions at Perella Weinberg, a New York-based investment bank.
David grew up in Kentucky and went on to receive his BA from University of Kentucky. Later, he attended Harvard Business School. David is also a CFA Charterholder.
Our
History
East Pine is a partnership more than a decade in the making. Cole and David grew up together in Louisville, Kentucky. After meeting in high school they became fast friends, with shared goals and ambitions. The name East Pine is an ode to the streets they grew up on in Kentucky, where they learned the values of honesty, integrity, teamwork, and perseverance.
Contact Us
If you are a prospective company, banker, operator, or investor and you would like to learn more, please reach out.
We would love to hear from you.