About

Who We Are

Banyan Capital Group is a family-owned investment firm based in New York.

We focus exclusively on manufacturing and essential services — sectors where we bring hands-on experience and operational knowledge.

Our team has built, operated, and exited businesses. We understand the challenges owners face and the decisions that drive long-term success.

We are not passive investors. We work alongside management teams to create value — and we hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from our partners.

Leadership

Our Team

Chad Buchta

Chad Buchta

Managing Partner

Founder and former CEO of a packaging manufacturing company. Built and scaled the business over 20+ years before executing a successful exit to a multi-billion dollar strategic acquirer.

CJ Buchta

CJ Buchta

Partner

Focuses on business development, portfolio operations, and new investment sourcing. Brings experience across sales, revenue growth, and building businesses from the ground up alongside the firm's operating companies.

Jordan Pepe

Jordan Pepe

Partner

Jordan brings over five years of accounting and finance experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served at LaBella Associates, where he built expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and client advisory.