Trinity Hunt Launches Digital Customer Experience Services Platform with Latest Investments

Trinity Hunt Partners, which has more than $2 billion of assets under management, has made significant investments in companies Craft and Verndale, in turn establishing a full-service digital customer experience services platform. The platform will focus on cultivating customer experiences through tailored digital solutions.

“We have been working to build a platform at the intersection of technology and marketing services in this growing and highly fragmented industry for several years,” said Trinity Hunt Partner George Morgan. “We are impressed by both companies’ emphasis on culture, growth, and customer experience, making this partnership a natural fit for Trinity Hunt. We will work alongside the exceptional Craft and Verndale management teams as we continue to develop this industry-leading digital experience platform.”

Founded in 2016, Craft provides research, strategy, and design for digital products and experiences for B2B and B2C customers, with deep expertise in digital product design and innovation. “Craft and Verndale share strong alignment in our client-first philosophies and collaborative cultures, built on a shared commitment to innovation and results-driven partnerships, both of which are also mirrored by Trinity Hunt’s team,” Craft Partner Jeremy Merle said. “By combining our market-leading services and expertise to deliver impactful solutions, we can bring even more powerful digital experiences to fruition.”

Verndale was founded in 1988 and serves as a digital experience and technology services agency specializing in technology implementation, strategy, digital transformation, and managed services. “This partnership is exciting due to the deep expertise in marketing, technology, and business services, paired with the complementary service offerings Craft provides,” Verndale CEO Chris Pisapia said. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in shaping our future ambitions to create great outcomes for our clients and people.”

Trinity Hunt’s service platform will take advantage of the increasing importance of digital touchpoints for customer acquisition and engagement that differentiate, with plans to expand its capabilities through strategic M&A and organic growth efforts.

Rising Capital Phoenix Launches $20 Million Royalty Fund

Rising Phoenix Capital, a boutique investment firm, has launched the La Plata Peak Income Fund, a $20 million royalty fund, and the ninth fund the firm has launched to date. Rising Phoenix Capital, which specializes in oil and gas royalty acquisitions, offers accredited investors the ability to invest directly in producing, cash-flowing oil and gas mineral assets.

“We have several industry investors in our funds, and we’re excited to roll this one out,” Rising Phoenix CEO Jace Graham said. “There’s no other investment quite like this, where someone can walk up to us and invest directly into a professionally managed, high-yield oil and gas royalty fund. Our goal is to provide transparency, accessibility, and strong returns in a sector that has traditionally been out of reach for individual investors.”

The firm’s income strategy focuses on acquiring and producing royalties in premier basins such as the Permian Basin, Haynesville Shale, Marcellus Shale, DJ Basin, and Eagle Ford Shale, providing consistent cash flow with no drilling risk. Rising Phoenix Capital’s past results have delivered yearly returns exceeding 17 percent, and the structured approach of the company has outperformed industry benchmarks.

The Learning Experience Expands in DFW With Six New Locations

The national daycare franchise, The Learning Experience, is expanding in the North Texas region, with six locations opening over the next two years. The Learning Experience locations consist of 10,000 square feet of indoor building space with up to a 5,000 square foot playground.

Each new center will employ as many as 30 staff members and certified teachers to serve 180 children between 6 weeks and 6 years of age with daycare and early childhood education. The Learning Experience, based in Florida, currently has more than 60 centers operating across Texas. It plans to open locations in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Burleson, Lewisville, and Rowlett.

The franchise has opened more than 80 centers over the past two years and now has more than 420 in 30 states and three locations in the U.K. It plans to add more than 160 new locations over three years. When The Learning Experience identifies a market and establishes a site, franchisees sign on with 15-year agreements.