At Optimus Capital, we believe excellence is not an act — it’s a discipline.

We partner with founders of enduring American companies to preserve their legacies, strengthen their operations, and build the next chapter of growth with integrity, purpose, and performance.

Optimus (from the Latin for “best” or “excellence”) is an independent sponsor and long-term investment firm founded by Curtis Eggemeyer, a proven entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple companies across consumer, chemical, and contract manufacturing sectors.

Our approach blends the strategic focus of private equity with the hands-on experience of an operator, creating sustainable value that honors what founders have built — and accelerates what’s next.

Our Purpose

To continue the success stories of America’s founder-led businesses — ensuring that the people, products, and principles that made them great endure for generations.

What We Do

Optimus acquires and builds small to mid-sized manufacturing, chemical, consumer, and distribution businesses with strong fundamentals, healthy cash flow, and high-integrity leadership.
We bring:

• Operational Excellence – disciplined systems, performance metrics, and process improvement born from years of hands-on leadership.

• Strategic Growth – organic and inorganic expansion through professionalized sales, new market entry, and bolt-on acquisitions.

• Legacy Continuity – protecting the founder’s values, brand, and people — because culture is the most durable competitive advantage and it eats strategy for breakfast.

Our Difference

Unlike traditional private equity, Optimus Capital is not a fund — it’s a partnership.
We move quickly, invest personally, and commit deeply. We don’t flip companies; we build them.

We are operators first, investors second.
We’ve lived the challenges of scaling a business, hiring and leading teams, navigating suppliers, and serving demanding customers. That empathy — combined with financial discipline — is what makes Optimus a trusted successor for founders and a reliable partner for investors. We’ve set in all the seats, from owners, to operators to investors.

Founder & Managing Partner: Curtis Eggemeyer

Curtis Eggemeyer is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a track record of building and exiting high-growth companies.
He led Lemi Shine, a consumer products brand that grew to a household name and was successfully sold to a multinational strategic acquirer.
He has also founded and exited multiple ventures, including Satellite SKU (Private Label/Tru Grit for H-E-B) and Etho, a chemical blending company.

Through Optimus Capital, Curtis now focuses on acquiring founder-led manufacturing and distribution businesses — continuing their legacy while unlocking new potential through operational excellence and long-term stewardship.