Partnering with Investors to Acquire, Grow, and Operate Cash-flow Oriented Businesses
OUR FOCUS
Harbinger Capital Advisors (HCA Capital) aims to preserve investor capital, produce reliable distributions, generate income, and build long-term value through disciplined management and strategic growth. Our focus is to target cash-generating, resilient businesses, and we participate alongside our capital partners in every investment.
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES
Capital Preservation:
Every decision begins with protecting investor equity. By combining hands-on operating experience with a conservative capital strategy, we aim to deliver attractive cash yields while prioritizing capital preservation.
Aligned Interests:
We invest our own capital in every deal, ensuring true alignment of interests with our investors.
Cash Flow Focus:
We target businesses that produce consistent, distributable income.
Operational Oversight:
We partner with experienced management teams who have proven track records.
Measured Growth:
We pursue a limited number of opportunities that meet our standards for stability and yield.
Economic Durability:
We seek businesses that are built to endure across economic cycles — resilient by nature, not by chance.
TRACK RECORD
Our principals have spent more than 20 years acquiring, operating, and growing businesses across multiple industries — building a track record grounded in capital preservation, steady cash flow, and hands-on management. That experience is reflected directly in the investments we make today.
PODS® Moving & Storage
* Exited 2021
Over a 16-year hold period, HCA Capital and its affiliates built the largest PODS® moving and storage franchise network in the United States, achieving a successful exit in 2021. The investment delivered consistent growth and strong cash yields through disciplined operations and regional market leadership.
Commercial Warehouses
HCA Capital and its affiliates operate for the benefit of investors more than 400,000 square feet of commercial warehouse space across five states (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, Michigan, & Colorado).
PENTEX HOLDINGS
Buddy’s Home Furnishings
HCA Capital and its affiliates acquired and expanded Buddy’s Home Furnishings locations across five states through its Pentex Holdings platform, operating across Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Washington. The portfolio generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue through a resilient rent-to-own model.
Capstone Services Group
Capstone Services Group is a privately-owned operator of funeral homes, cemeteries, and human and pet crematories, founded in 2016 with the mission of partnering with established providers to support their growth while preserving local community ties. The platform currently serves nearly 6,000 families per year across multiple locations in Florida, Oregon, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Virginia. Capstone’s model emphasizes local management control, financial transparency, and compassionate care — qualities that align directly with HCA Capital’s focus on essential services businesses with durable, recurring cash flow and strong community roots.
UNIPROP LOGISTICS, LLC
R&R Freight Logistics
HCA Capital and its affiliates have owned and operated R&R Freight Logistics through Uniprop Logistics, LLC since 2019. Founded in 1986 and based in Wallingford, Connecticut, R&R is a third-party logistics provider offering freight, warehousing, and regional distribution services to customers across the United States and Canada.
PSP INVESTORS
Pet Supplies Plus
PSP Investors, an affiliate of HCA Capital, operates as a franchisee within Pet Supplies Plus, one of the largest pet retail franchise networks in the United States. PSP Investors operates locations across 4 states (Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, & Maine).
LEADERSHIP
Founded and led by Robert Wright and Jody Burttram, HCA Capital brings decades of combined experience in private equity, finance, and direct operations. Our team has sourced, acquired, and managed businesses across retail, logistics, consumer services, and specialty real estate — consistently delivering results through conservative execution and active oversight.
