Beyond Capital: How Relationship-First Investing Drives Long-Term Growth
At Co-X Holdings, we have always believed that the best investments aren't found on a spreadsheet—they are built through partnerships. Founded on the principle of the "Golden Rule" and a shared commitment to hard work, our investment philosophy goes far beyond writing a check. We step into the trenches as active partners, offering tactical strategy, deep operational expertise, and a connected network of industry leaders to scale businesses from early concepts to long-term profitability.
Co-Founders Paul Adkison and Scott Diggs built Co-X to be an opportunistic, technology-forward family office and private equity firm. We look for high-integrity leaders who understand that combining modern, tech-driven infrastructure with real human relationships is the true secret to scaling a business.
Where We Invest: Sector Focus & Current Portfolio Highlights
We target diverse, high-growth industries where our operational playbook can unlock immediate value. Our current investment footprint spans several core verticals:
1. Technology & Business Automation
We lean heavily into companies building the modern "rails" for complex industries—such as business/productivity software and compliance platforms. A perfect example is our footprint in the property technology sector, supporting innovative companies like Vantaca as they pioneer AI-first community management operating software to redefine back-end efficiency.
2. Commercial Real Estate & Hospitality Development
Through Co-X Properties, we are actively expanding our select-service hospitality footprint across the Sunbelt. We take a hands-on approach to development, matching premium national brands with hyper-local market needs.
Springhill Suites (Cheraw, SC) — Bringing modern, business-class suites to a thriving regional hub.
Hilton Garden Inn, University Area (Greenville, NC) — Serving the vibrant East Carolina University community.
Chapel Hill, NC Project — Our third hospitality development, currently under construction and poised to bring top-tier accommodations to a premier market.
3. Smart Infrastructure & Parking Management
Modern cities require smart, friction-free infrastructure. Through our investment in Pivot Parking, co-founded alongside industry specialists, we’ve helped scale a tech-driven parking management leader to over 100 locations across the Sunbelt. By implementing advanced analytics, license plate recognition (LPR), and automated digital payment systems, we turn routine parking operations into seamless, high-yield assets.
4. Human Capital, Risk Management & Bio-Pharma
We back companies that protect and support critical human needs, investing across the healthcare, safety, and corporate risk spectrum:
Nurses 24/7: Providing enterprise-grade medical staffing solutions to combat critical healthcare shortages.
Sentinel Risk Advisors: Offering premier, sophisticated corporate insurance and risk mitigation strategies.
Xalud Therapeutics: A cutting-edge bio-pharma platform developing next-generation gene therapies to treat chronic inflammatory diseases.
Dogwood State Bank: Partnering with regional banking leaders to drive commercial growth and localized lending.
The Co-X Takeaway: Active Collaboration Wins
The economic landscape changes rapidly, but the fundamentals of a good business do not. Whether we are building a new hotel from the ground up, scaling a tech platform, or optimizing a municipal parking ecosystem, our mission remains exactly the same: Drive maximum stakeholder value while leaving the industries we enter better than we found them.
Are you a founder or operator looking for a strategic partner?
We are actively seeking new, high-integrity investment opportunities where our operational playbook and network can accelerate your growth. Let’s build something together.
