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Dan Fireman

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Growcore Investments

Boston, MA, USA

Dan Fireman

Adara Acquisition Corp.

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Dan’s Biography

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Dan Fireman is a highly regarded entrepreneur and investor, who is Co-founder & Managing Partner of Growcore Investments, a consumer-focused venture capital and private equity firm. He is also the Executive Chairman of Windrose Advisors, a multi-family office that manages more than $3B in assets.

Growcore invests in scalable platforms within growing consumer verticals and provides long-term capital to help founders grow their companies. It believes in forming relationships with proven management teams built upon respect, trust and integrity, values that are hallmarks of the Fireman family. Under his leadership, Growcore has managed over 39 transactions and invested over $400M across many consumer categories.

Windrose Advisors offers clients a modern approach to wealth management. It develops strong relationships with clients built upon trust and mutual respect and works with families, endowments and foundations to preserve and grow wealth.

Dan is passionate about golf and oversaw the creation of the iconic Liberty National Golf Course, for which he is Co-founder & President.... Dan Fireman is a highly regarded entrepreneur and investor, who is Co-founder & Managing Partner of Growcore Investments, a consumer-focused venture capital and private equity firm. He is also the Executive Chairman of Windrose Advisors, a multi-family office that manages more than $3B in assets.

Growcore invests in scalable platforms within growing consumer verticals and provides long-term capital to help founders grow their companies. It believes in forming relationships with proven management teams built upon respect, trust and integrity, values that are hallmarks of the Fireman family. Under his leadership, Growcore has managed over 39 transactions and invested over $400M across many consumer categories.

Windrose Advisors offers clients a modern approach to wealth management. It develops strong relationships with clients built upon trust and mutual respect and works with families, endowments and foundations to preserve and grow wealth.

Dan is passionate about golf and oversaw the creation of the iconic Liberty National Golf Course, for which he is Co-founder & President. Liberty National opened in 2006 and has hosted major PGA Tour events, including the Northern Trust and 2017 Presidents Cup, the 2023 LPGA Mizuho Open, Junior Tour events and charitable events.

Dan works closely with the Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation, Tiger Woods Foundation, One Family, Inc. and, among others, First Tee, a charity founded in partnership with the major golf organizations to make golf more accessible for kids. He is also on the board of the American Junior Golf Association, a nonprofit that helps young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships.

He is active politically and has made donations to the Democratic Party and the causes it supports. Notably, he was a supporter of fmr. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s 2020 Presidential campaign and campaigned for Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts’ 4th congressional district. moreless

Dan’s Newsfeed

LPGA

Mizuho Americas Open Brings the LPGA to Liberty National Golf Club in 2023

“Hosting an original and distinctive LPGA Tour event at Liberty National is one of the reasons we built the club,” said Dan Fireman, Co-Founder and President, Liberty National Golf Club.

Business Wire

Icons Series Announces Inaugural USA Event at Liberty National Golf Club

The event will bring together some of the sports world’s biggest names for a 10-hole team match-play competition. It will be held at the Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ, June 30 - July 1.

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Dan’s Background

Growcore Investments

Co-founder and Managing Partner

2021 - Present

Boston, MA, USA

Growcore Investments was co-founded by Dan and his partner to provide long-term capital solutions to entrepreneurs and founders. With a focus on investing in innovative and emerging businesses, Growcore believes in building strong relationships with clients and providing clear, effective solutions for growth and success.

Fireman Capital Partners LLC

Managing Partner & Founder

2008 - Present

Boston, MA, USA

Fireman Capital Partners, now Growcore Investments, was a private equity firm founded by Dan in 2008. It focused on investments in the consumer sector and worked with business to help them achieve their long-term growth goals.

Windrose Advisors

Founder, Executive Chairman & Managing Member

2009 - Present

Waltham, MA, USA

Dan Fireman founded wealth management firm Windrose Advisors to offer clients a modern approach to wealth management. Windrose develops strong relationships with clients built upon trust and mutual respect and works with families, endowments and foundations to preserve and grow wealth.

Liberty National Golf Course

Co-founder & President

2006 - Present

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from downtown Manhattan, Liberty National Golf Course has become an iconic course and has served as a host to PGA Tour events, including The Northern Trust and Presidents Cup, Junior Tour events, including the Junior Presidents Cup, the Nexus Cup, and numerous charitable events, namely for Birdies for Breast Cancer.

Willowbend Development LLC

CEO

2000 - 2008

Newton, MA, USA

Willowbend Development developed and operated numerous real estate properties in the US and around the world.

Artfire Films

Co-founder

2005 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Artfire Films has produced numerous films in a range of genres, including dramas, action & adventure, sci-fi and documentaries.

Reebok

Various | Sales, Strategy & Marketing Leadership Roles

1994 - 1998

Boston, MA, USA

Reebok is a British-American sportswear manufacturer and distributor that was founded in England in 1958. The corporation is now headquartered in Boston and in 2005 it became a subsidiary of German sportswear brand, Adidas.

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Dan’s Gallery

dan fireman at liberty national

dan fireman playing golf at liberty national

dan fireman at a charity fundraiser

dan fireman golfing at the pga tour pebble beach pro-am

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Current Board Positions

The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise

Advisory Board

May 2023 - Present

New York, NY, USA

The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise educates leaders to use business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and management tools to address social and environmental challenges.

Bandon Holdings, LLC

Board of Directors

Austin, TX, USA

Bandon Holdings focuses on the acquisition and investment in small- to medium-sized businesses in the Southwest. It is the largest Anytime Fitness franchisee.

Liberty National Golf Course

Board Member

New York, NY, USA

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from downtown Manhattan, Liberty National Golf Course has become an iconic course and has served as a host to PGA Tour events, including The Northern Trust and Presidents Cup, Junior Tour events, as well as numerous charitable events.

Tumalo Industries

Chairman

Bend, OR, USA

Tumalo Industries steers the future of cannabis in Oregon, planting and cultivating with both passion and science. It seeks out dispensaries, manufacturers and cultivators in Oregon who share its values to work with in shaping the future of the industry.

Garden Remedies

Board Member

Newton, MA, USA

Garden Remedies was founded by Karen Munkacy, MD, in 2013 and is the only cannabis company in Massachusetts to be led by a female physician. The brand aims to encourage healthy, safe and responsible cannabis consumption that leads to a better and healthier life.

CANarchy

Board Member

Longmont, CO, USA

CANarchy was established in 2015 and offers a wide range of innovative, high-quality craft beer from leading breweries, including Oskar Blues, Perrin Brewing, Cigar City, and Squatters Craft Beers.

Surfside Coffee Company

Board Member

Boston, MA, USA

Surfside Coffee Company is a restaurant management business that was established in 2014. The company aims to deliver exceptional customer service to its guests and achieve superior financial returns to its partners.

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Previous Board Positions

Privateer Holdings, Inc.

Board Member

Seattle, WA, USA

Privateer Holdings is a private equity firm that is actively shaping the remarkably promising cannabis marketplace through the development of strategic acquisitions and investments.

Serena & Lily

Board of Directors

Sausalito, CA, USA

Serena & Lily is an inspired home collection company, offering a range of products including luxury bedding, furniture, décor and nursery furniture. It is well known for its distinctive textile design and sophisticated coastal aesthetic.

Pilla

Board of Directors

Ridgefield, CT, USA

Pilla is a leader in technical sports eyewear. It engineers its eyewear products that range from full sun to ultra low light and its filtration technologies are specifically tuned to work in various environments.

Evolution Fresh

Board of Directors

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

Evolution Fresh is a leader in the natural and organic juices industry. It uses a cold-pressed process to capture the full flavor of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Dunn's River Brands, LLC

Board Member

Frisco, TX, USA

Dunn’s River Brands is named after the area in Jamaica where four rivers meet. The business specializes in transforming local and specialty food and beverage products into leading consumer brands.

Skip Hop

Board Member

New York, NY, USA

Skip Hop is a leading global lifestyle brand that designs products for parents, babies, and children. It was established in 2003 and focuses on putting an innovative spin on everyday essentials.

Newton Running

Board Member

Boulder, CO, USA

Newton Running was founded in Colorado by a group of runners and coaches, and it has evolved into a leading natural running footwear brand. The footwear is designed using a patented Action/Reaction™ technology that helps runners perform better.

Hudson

Board Member

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hudson, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2002 and has since become a leading denim brand synonymous with premium quality.

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Philanthropy

The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation

Trustee

Boston, MA, USA

The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation was founded by Dan's parents. The foundation aims to inspire change in communities through entrepreneurship and resources. The foundation has partnered with many notable organizations, including Boston Children’s Hospital, Anti-Defamation League (New England), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, One Family, Inc. and The First Tee.

First Tee

Board of Governors

St. Augustine, FL, USA

The First Tee is an international non-profit organization with the goal of introducing the game of golf and its values to young people. The organization was launched in 1997 with input from the LPGA, the Masters Tournament, the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, and the USGA to make golf affordable and accessible for kids in particular.

HomeFunders

Founder

Boston, MA, USA

HomeFunders is a collaborative fund that finances affordable rental housing for low-income families in Massachusetts.

One Family, Inc.

Founding Chairman

Boston, MA, USA

One Family, Inc. strives to upend the cycle of poverty across Massachusetts by encouraging financial independence through advocacy, education, and innovation.

Babson College

Fmr. Board of Overseers

Wellesley, MA, USA

Babson College is a 100-year-old business school that is a global leader in entrepreneurship education.

Fair Shot

Founding Partner

Boston, MA, USA

Fair Shot is a charitable organization committed to raising awareness on the issue of income inequality and its effects on individuals and communities. It also promotes programs that provide assistance to underprivileged people and communities.

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Media

Former Mass. governor getting early financial support to test presidential run

Mention

Oct 2018

Boston, MA, USA

Dan Fireman is mentioned as an early supporter of former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's potential run for president.

Presidents Cup gets an added dose of patriotism at Liberty National

Feature

Sep 2017

New York, NY, USA

This USA Today feature, written a few days before the 2017 Presidents Cup, shares some of the history of the event's host, Liberty National Golf Course. As the course's on-site project manager during its construction, Dan shares some insight into the construction effort and working with renowned course architect Bob Cupp and tour pro Tom Kite.

Take a peek at Presidents Cup course that leaves even pros in awe

Feature

Sep 2017

New York, NY, USA

Published five days before the start of the 2017 Presidents Cup, this article shares some detailed insight into Liberty National Golf Course, the host of the event, notably, a hole-by-hole look at the course. In anticipation of the Presidents Cup, Dan Fireman, who eagerly looks forward to its start, says, “It will be a dream to have the greatest players in the world here."

Dan Fireman finishes strong at Pebble Beach

Feature

Mar 2017

Liberty National Golf Club Co-founder & President, Dan Fireman, made the most of his debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, finishing in 5th place with Trey Mullinax. He finished the round by holing an off-the-green putt at the 18th, which drew loud applause from spectators.

Firm joins with iconic brewer to become a big player in craft beer business

Featured Profile

Apr 2016

Boston, MA, USA

This Boston Globe feature looks at the investment that Fireman Capital Partners made in Colorado brewery Oskar Blues. This partnership, built upon a strong relationship between Dan Fireman and Oskar Blue's founder Dale Katechis, represents one of the most prominent moves in an industry that experienced an unprecedented volume of deal-making within the past year.

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Speaking Engagements

2019 Burns Levinson Cannabis Conference

Keynote Luncheon

Oct 2019

Boston, MA, USA

Dan Fireman and Karen Munkacy of Garden Remedies took part in the Keynote Luncheon at Burns & Levinson's third annual "State of the Cannabis Industry" conference. The panel focused on a discussion of the event's main ideas, notably capital markets, investments, M&A, and regulatory issues in the rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry.

Where Can Value Be Found? (Part 1)

Panel Member

May 2013

New York, NY, USA

At the 9th Annual M&A DealSource & ACG Capital Connection event, Dan Fireman joined a panel of industry leaders from fund management, investments and M&A to discuss the subject of finding value in private equity investing in 2013.

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Charitable Interests

Birdies for Breast Cancer

Supporter

Founded in 2003 by LPGA Star Cristie Kerr, Birdies For Breast Cancer is a not-for-profit organization that supports breast cancer research as well as diagnostic, curative and palliative programs. To date, the foundation has raised over $3 million in the fight against breast cancer.

Press Releases

Fireman Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Bandon Holdings, the Largest Anytime Fitness Franchisee

Quoted

May 2018

New York, NY, USA

Fireman Capital Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Bandon Holdings, an Anytime Fitness franchisee. Dan Fireman, Managing Partner of FCP, said, “We are thrilled to partner with the talented Bandon Holdings team, which has built a terrific fitness platform with a robust pipeline for future growth."

Dan’s Education

F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College

MBA

Emory University

Bachelor of Arts