Dennis Jenkins standing in a bright, professional office in Atlanta

Get to know Elarion Capital Group

We create, acquire, and strengthen businesses that serve families and communities in Atlanta and beyond.

Our mission

What does it take to build a business that lasts?

We provide the capital, structure, and oversight needed to strengthen companies that serve families and communities across Atlanta.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HOLDINGS

The structure starts with a handshake and a signed term sheet.

We bring years of practical experience in acquisition, capital strategy, and operational oversight to build businesses that last. Every team member here knows what it takes to lead.

Dennis Jenkins

Founder & Managing Partner

Dennis Jenkins

Dennis leads acquisitions and portfolio strategy with a focus on sustainable growth. He works directly with founders to structure transitions that preserve value and legacy.

Lydia Chen

Operations & Capital Coordinator

Lydia Chen

Lydia manages day-to-day portfolio operations, financial reporting, and capital workflows across the holding companies. She ensures every system runs smoothly behind the scenes.

FROM THE TEAM

What it's like to work within an Elarion portfolio business

The people building and running these companies see the difference firsthand — the structure, the support, and the focus on long-term results.

Before Elarion, we were putting out fires every week. Now we have a real budget, clear reporting, and someone who actually checks in on strategy — not just the bottom line.

Marcus Rivera

Marcus Rivera

Operations Director, portfolio transportation company

They didn't come in and try to change everything at once. They asked questions, watched how we worked, and then quietly fixed the systems that were holding us back.

Sarah Okonkwo

Sarah Okonkwo

General Manager, portfolio education business

The difference is ownership. Elarion treats this business like it's going to be around in thirty years. That changes every decision we make, from hiring to capital spending.

James Hartford

James Hartford

CFO, portfolio real estate firm

BY THE NUMBERS

Building and strengthening businesses since 2020.

We measure progress in sustainable growth, portfolio companies strengthened, and long-term value created for families and communities.

5+

sectors managed

Education, real estate, transportation, and more — each run with a long-term lens.

1

company built from scratch

A business formed, structured, and launched under our operational oversight.

1

portfolio company acquired

An established business acquired, reorganized, and strengthened for continued growth.

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Let's talk about your next portfolio company

We structure acquisitions, form new ventures, and provide the oversight that keeps a business on course.