Based in Los Angeles, California, Lakewood & Company was founded in 2005 and focuses on investing in private equity-backed manufacturing companies, financial services, and business services firms. They also invest in venture capital-backed firms in the fields of enterprise information technology, cyber security, mobile, and financial technology. With a preference for startups aged 1 year or less, Lakewood & Company has made successful investments in companies such as Spikes Security and IdentityMind. They typically invest in rounds with 7-8 participants and have a track record of deals ranging from 5 to 10 million dollars.