2026.05.18
Long-term ownership vs. short-term exit
Most ownership models in private markets are organized around a sale. We are organized around continuing to own. A short note on what that changes in practice.
Perspective
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Notes on ownership, operating, and the businesses we run.
We write occasionally — to record a position, to mark a change at one of our companies, or to share how we think about the work of owning and operating businesses for the long term.
2026.04.02
Why we chose a holding company structure
A holding company is a deliberately plain answer to a common question: how should related operating businesses be owned over time. Here is why the structure fits the work.
Perspective
2026.02.14
Building businesses for the long term
Durable businesses are the cumulative result of decisions made one quarter at a time. A few of the standards we hold ourselves to inside each company.
Perspective
2025.11.09
The evolution of Propel
From a regional voice operator to a multi-market communications infrastructure business — a brief history of what is now Propel.
Company
2025.08.21
The evolution of Rook
Rook began as a small advisory engagement and grew into a practice serving founders, executives, and boards through their most consequential decisions.
Company
2026.06.01
Rook Advisors becomes Rook
The advisory practice formerly known as Rook Advisors is now Rook. The mandate is unchanged.
Announcement
2026.06.01
Castle Tel becomes Propel
Our communications business is rebranding as Propel. New identity, same network, same people.
Announcement
2026.06.01
The formation of Rampant
Rampant LLC is the parent holding company for the operating businesses formerly held under the Rook Group umbrella.
Announcement
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