What Makes Redwood Growth Different?
At Redwood Growth, we bring the best of both worlds—experienced operators and seasoned investors. Having built and scaled businesses ourselves, we understand the challenges you face. Our team combines hands-on operational expertise with smart investment strategies to drive sustainable growth. We offer flexible deal structures and prioritize preserving your company’s culture and vision. By partnering with you, we create long-term value and ensure your business thrives well into the future.
Arun Shekar – Founder
Arun Shekar is a seasoned entrepreneur, operator, and investor with a demonstrated ability to build, scale, and transform businesses. As the founder of Redwood Growth, Arun leverages his extensive M&A expertise, strategic insight, and operational leadership to acquire and grow lower-middle-market companies. Throughout his career, he has driven impressive results, including 85% P&L growth over four years and a 28% revenue increase at a senior home care business he owns.
Prior to founding Redwood Growth, Arun held senior leadership roles at both global corporations and startups. He led teams of over 85 professionals, improved business processes across multi-site operations, and developed innovative strategies that contributed to significant top- and bottom-line growth. Arun’s entrepreneurial background includes founding two companies and developing robust sales strategies that delivered a 33% increase in deal flow. With an MBA from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Computer Science, Arun combines strategic, data-driven insights with hands-on operational expertise to unlock value for business owners and investors alike.