How We Partner
Who We Are
The name Aliri is inspired by Latin root words meaning "new depths."
At Aliri, we think of ourselves as the antithesis of surface-level interaction. We are guided by a principle to dig deeper—past merely a business relationship and toward one that is more meaningful. We believe the depth that comes from nurturing client relationships is what allows us to help them reach new heights.
Our Promise
We'll dig deeper and work harder...in ways you might not expect. We'll work harder to get to know your team and their unique needs —from administration, to field employees, to management. Work harder to identify and understand what differentiates your company and what sets it apart. Work harder to understand the legacy you want to leave. Because ultimately, we believe it's the people, the culture, and the intangible—not just the data or the processes—that move businesses from good to great.
Email: ian@aliricapital.com
Phone: +1 (804) 513-0787
Ian Thomas, founder of Aliri, has 13 years of M&A and private equity experience in the services and manufacturing industries. In total, he has completed over 50 transactions that collectively represent nearly $20 billion of enterprise value. Prior to founding Aliri Capital, he was a managing director at Sole Source Capital in Dallas, TX, and a director at Harris Williams.
When he's not traveling all over the state of Virginia for his daughters' gymnastics meets, you can find Ian enjoying golf, boating, or reading on his front porch.
Education: B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.B.A. from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business
Email: john@aliricapital.com
Phone: +1 (404) 229-2396
John Ingram brings 17 years of experience across M&A, capital raising and accounting with multi-sector experience. Prior to joining Aliri, John spent nearly a decade in Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking division where he sat in their Media & Communications and Financial Sponsors coverage groups. While at Morgan Stanely, he completed nearly $45 billion of M&A and capital raising transactions. Prior to Morgan Stanley, John worked in various financial accounting roles at Ernst & Young, Dixon-Hughes (nka FORVIS) and Royal Bank of Scotland.
When he's not working, John enjoys spending time with his wife, running around Prospect Park and finding new/old vinyl records to add to his collection.
Education: B.S. in Business Administration & Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.B.A. from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business
Email: timothy@aliricapital.com
Phone: +1 (281) 733-1748
Timothy is responsible for bridging the gap between capital allocation and business strategy execution at Aliri's portfolio companies. Prior to joining Aliri, he spent nearly four years as VP, Portfolio Operations for Sole Source Capital. He has also served as COO of Detroit Water and Sewerage, COO of Voltea, Inc., plus twenty years in operational leadership positions within multiple industries.
Timothy has led post-acquisition integrations, operational carve-outs, and served as business transformation leader in both public and private companies. Former experience also includes various operations roles at Gores Group, Crane Energy, Exterran Corporation, Conifer Health Solutions, and Delphi Automotive.
Timothy enjoys time volunteering, church activities, golf, reading, and spending time with his wife. He's also been known to occasionally enjoy a cigar.
Education: B.S. in Chemistry from Stephen F. Austin State University; M.S. Environmental Science from the University of Houston; M.B.A. from Xavier of Ohio