Judson Samuels, in a navy blue suit jacket and light blue dress shirt, stands smiling against a blurred dark background with warm tones.

Judson Samuels

Partner

Jud joined New Heritage Capital in 2010, and has been investing private equity in founder-owned, lower middle market businesses for 19 years. Jud currently leads the firm’s investments in The DeWinter Group and Brilliant Gifts.

Education

  • Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – MBA
  • University of Virginia – BA

Experience

  • HIG Capital
  • Bain & Company
  • Heritage Partners

“Culture is the pinnacle of any organization and our founder-owners have created a unique culture to outcompete the competition. Culture matters.”

Passions & More

  • Collecting and sharing wine with anyone who will listen
  • Donning a bowtie when the occasion calls
  • Curating far-flung friendships to make the world feel small
  • Unwinding with a good cigar and game of backgammon
  • Taking in everything that is Nantucket
  • Keeping family central to everything I do
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