Ridge Financial Group, LLC

Ridge Financial Group, LLC is a family-owned business  specializing in the acquisition, development, and sale of timberland properties that generate current income through timber harvesting,  followed by the sale of subdivided parcels for hunting and outdoor recreational use.

With six properties acquired and one full-cycle transaction completed, RFG was ready to scale. The company sought  a large amount of new institutional equity to increase acquisition capacity and accelerate its growth trajectory. To help navigate this critical capital raise, RFG retained Impact Capital Group, Inc.  as its exclusive advisor for end-to-end advisory services,  including:

• Development of institutional-grade marketing materials and financial models
• Identification and outreach to aligned institutional equity partners
• Strategic adviceon capital structure and investment terms
• Negotiation support on all key business points of the joint venture agreement

RFG’s business model is distinctive — combining timber harvesting with hunting land sales while operating a sustainable model that selectively harvests hardwood timber and curates a managed whitetail deer hunting experience to responsibly control herd populations.This messaging had to be carefully crafted as this is not a business model institutional investors frequently encounter. ICG provided the clear communications, persistence, and follow-up needed with targeted investors to ensure they fully understood and could champion the business model internally.

Ultimately, Impact Capital arranged funding for RFG from a $3.5 billion institutional asset manager with a specialized division investing in natural resource equity — such as timber, oil & gas, and mineral rights to fund.

The transaction provides RFG with significant long-term growth capital,aligned with their unique operating model and long-term development strategy. This investor relationship positions RFG to scale their timberland investment strategy efficiently, while aligning incentives and maintaining operational control. See this press release for more information: Impact Capital Group, Inc. Advises on Commercial Timberland Joint Venture