The Ellacap Way

Value doesn’t just happen. It’s built — with structure, systems, and a lot of sweat.

These six principles shape how we think, move, and create outcomes:

1. Structure is Strategy
2. Value Lives in Our Five-Part Financial Model™
3. We Operate a Sell-Buy Process, Not a Buy-Sell One
4. Beyond the Transaction™
5. Change is Managed, Not Survived
6. Value Creation is a System, Not a Phase

Investments

We don’t shy away from complexity. We invest where expertise and operational grit create an edge.

Sectors
Energy • Industrials • Advisory

Situations
Cyclical markets. Asset-heavy operations. Founder-owned companies.
Opportunities that are too small, too complex, or simply outside the traditional capital, independent sponsor, and search fund lanes.

Our Approach
We invest with intention.
We operate with accuracy.
We partner with conviction — people-first, performance-driven.
We believe in returns built on execution, not speculation.
And we’re backed by partners who share our discipline.

Advisory

Sometimes we buy. Sometimes we build. Sometimes we support others doing both.

What We Offer

  • Strategy & Operations
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Marketing & Branding
  • People & Human Resources
  • Technology & Systems

Who We Work With
Ellacap • Our Portfolio Companies • Aligned Firms

Team Ellacap

We back people — and it starts with our own.

Who We Are

How We Operate
We are committed, people-driven leaders. We are intentional, data-driven decision-makers.
We are empathetic, purposeful change managers.
We do things the right way.
We are trustworthy and transparent.
And we don’t shy away from tough.

The Green Book

Our journal of how we think, build, and move.

It’s a working record of decisions made, systems refined, and lessons earned.
Some polished. Some still in progress.

Capital Partners

We don’t work with everyone. And we’re not for everyone.

We partner with capital that shares our discipline.
Long-term. Values-aligned. Outcome-focused.

Our Approach
We invest personally. Operate directly. Communicate clearly.

Ideal Capital Partners
Principled • Patient • People-first.
Partners who know that spreadsheets don’t scale companies — people do.

Abby Russ, P.E.

Abby Russ, P.E.

Managing Partner

Abby is a highly skilled business strategist with more than $8 billion of transaction & commercial experience in Energy, Industrials, and Utilities. She is naturally able to identify improvement, growth, and expansion opportunities and offers a unique approach to effectively implementing strategic plans.

Abby has a B.S. in Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Link Moser

Link Moser

Marketing Advisor

An accomplished marketing executive with over 25 years of success in driving world-class B2B digital marketing strategies for enterprise organizations and startups. Known for delivering impactful SEO, SEM, and PPC campaigns that enhance online visibility, fuel revenue growth, and boost performance. Expertise includes leading UX-driven website development, from design to content, with a mobile-first approach to reach target audiences and maximize ROI. Link is broadly recognized for his strong interpersonal and communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to quickly adopt and implement new technologies and processes to create immediate value.

Rachel Teeter

Rachel Teeter

Technology Advisor

Rachel combines a media background with expertise in software engineering and product strategy to create innovative, user-centered solutions. Leveraging technologies like Generative AI, she bridges storytelling and technology to deliver impactful, agile results that resonate with audiences and drive business success. Rachel has a B.A. in Media Production from Pepperdine University, a Master of Computer and Information Technology (M.C.I.T.), Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Justin Wait

Justin Wait

Value Creation Advisor

Justin is a value-focused problem solver with over 10 years experience delivering success across the oil and gas, automotive, and IT industries. Known for his ability to understand the big picture, Justin leverages his diverse background in operations, sales, and engineering to develop solutions that enhance business performance. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Annie

Annie Zhu

Emerging Analyst

Annie is an undergraduate at Cornell University majoring in Information Science and Psychology. Annie has worked across industries, including healthcare M&A, carbon credit buyouts, and biotech startups consulting. She is drawn to work that sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and human behavior. Currently at Ellacap, Annie is particularly interested in how infrastructure investments can drive long-term societal value.

Kaylee Nunez

Kaylee Nunez

Emerging Analyst

Kaylee Nunez is a second-year finance major at Cornell University. Growing up on the East Coast, she was exposed to significant disparities in wealth and financial literacy, which contributed to her interest in pursuing a career in finance. As a young professional, she aims to be a catalyst for introducing new perspectives in the corporate world while maintaining a people-first approach as she drives innovation and capital.

Peter Gertsenshteyn

Peter Gertsenshteyn

Emerging Analyst

Peter Gertsenshteyn is a rising junior at Northwestern University. He is originally from Marlboro, NJ and loves to work out, listen to indie rock, root for Manchester United, and read sci-fi novels in his free time.

Irene Li

Irene Li

Emerging Analyst

Irene Li is a sophomore at Northwestern University studying Economics and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences. Growing up in the Midwest, she's interested in the energy and industrials sectors due to their fundamental importance to the region's economy and infrastructure. At Ellacap, Irene is excited to explore these industries more as she works with a people first, purpose built team dedicated to building lasting outcomes.

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