Strategic Scaling: How Pivot Parking is Redefining Performance Across the South
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Strategic Scaling: How Pivot Parking is Redefining Performance Across the South

In the world of asset management, "growth" is a popular buzzword, but "performance" is the only metric that truly sustains it.

Co-X Holdings’ investment philosophy is rooted in a simple truth: an asset is only as strong as the team operating it. Today, we are proud to highlight a significant milestone from one of our key portfolio companies, Pivot Parking, as they celebrate a robust operational footprint across 8 of the South’s most dynamic cities.

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Beyond the Check: Why Partnership is the True Currency of Growth
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Beyond the Check: Why Partnership is the True Currency of Growth

In the world of private equity and venture capital, "capital" is often treated as the final destination. At Co-X Holdings, we view it as the starting line.

While funding is the engine that powers a business, it is the partnership—the strategic, operational, and relational support—that determines the direction and speed of that journey. Our investment philosophy is built on a simple premise: We don't just invest in companies; we join them.

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From Startup to Unicorn: How North Carolina’s Workforce DNA Powered Vantaca’s Rise
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

From Startup to Unicorn: How North Carolina’s Workforce DNA Powered Vantaca’s Rise

The path from a 97-person startup to a billion-dollar "unicorn" with over 330 employees isn't just about a great product—it’s about the people behind the technology.

A recent feature in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal highlights the incredible partnership between Vantaca and the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Through the NCEdge customized training program at Cape Fear Community College, Vantaca didn't just scale its headcount; it scaled its intelligence.

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Co-X Properties Celebrates "Hotel of the Year" and New Strategic Expansions
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Co-X Properties Celebrates "Hotel of the Year" and New Strategic Expansions

For Co-X Properties, our mission has always been to identify high-potential assets and transform them into market leaders. Today, we are thrilled to share that this commitment to excellence is being recognized at the highest levels of the hospitality industry.

A Gold Standard in Greenville We are incredibly proud to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) in Greenville, NC, has been named HGI’s Hotel of the Year for 2025.

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Peak Performance: Co-X Holdings Celebrates Hilton Garden Inn Greenville University Area, NC as the 2025 Hilton Garden Inn New Hotel of the Year
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Peak Performance: Co-X Holdings Celebrates Hilton Garden Inn Greenville University Area, NC as the 2025 Hilton Garden Inn New Hotel of the Year

At CO-X Holdings, our mission has always been to curate and operate properties that don't just exist within their markets—they redefine them. Today, we are celebrating a monumental milestone on that journey. We are thrilled to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn Greenville University Area, NC has been officially recognized by Hilton as the 2025 Hilton Garden Inn New Hotel Award winner.

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Scaling Without Losing Your Soul: How Small Businesses Can Maintain Culture During Rapid Growth
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Scaling Without Losing Your Soul: How Small Businesses Can Maintain Culture During Rapid Growth

A brilliant small business catches its stride. The product is market-validated. The demand is increasing. It's an exhilarating time—until the realization hits that the small, tight-knit crew that built the business can no longer keep up. It’s time to scale.

Growth is the goal, but success brings a new, often quiet, challenge: preserving the "secret sauce" that made you successful in the first place. That "secret sauce" is your company’s soul—its culture, its core values, and its unique approach to solving problems.

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Investing in People: Why We Celebrate the Culture of Our Portfolio Companies
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Investing in People: Why We Celebrate the Culture of Our Portfolio Companies

At Co-X Holdings, we know that the strongest companies are the ones that celebrate their teams.

At Co-X Holdings, we operate with a lean, focused team. Our mission is to identify, invest in, and guide high-growth businesses. But while we look at P&Ls, operational efficiency, and market share, there is another metric we watch just as closely: Culture.

We believe that you can tell the health of a company by how it treats its people.

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Addressing the Healthcare Crisis: How Nurses 24/7 is Redefining the Staffing Paradigm
Mark Adkison Mark Adkison

Addressing the Healthcare Crisis: How Nurses 24/7 is Redefining the Staffing Paradigm

The numbers are well-documented and startling. The American Nurses Association estimates that more than one million new registered nurses will be needed by 2030 to prevent a national shortage. It’s a crisis fueled by an aging population, rising rates of chronic disease, and an overburdened workforce.

For us (Co-X), we look for companies that don’t just observe industry-wide roadblocks but actively work to dismantle them. That’s why we are proud to highlight the continued growth and impact of our portfolio company, Nurses 24/7.

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