We approach things a little differently.
AKGP buys, operates and holds high-quality, Colorado-based outdoor recreation businesses that are focused on serving the community and visitors alike.
We are a family-run operation and have no need or desire to later sell any business we buy. We’re in it for the long-term. We only buy one business at a time, ensure operations run well and respect each business’ unique legacy.
AK’s founder and owner, Ethan Castro, is an experienced acquisition entrepreneur who owns and operates one of Colorado’s largest rafting and aerial businesses. He was previously owner and CEO of a Colorado healthcare business that doubled in value during his 3 year tenure. He exited to launch AK Growth Partners, named after his two children.
Ethan was born in Denver and raised in Fort Collins. He returned in 2018 after living and working in Los Angeles, San Francisco/Oakland, Chicago and New York over the previous two decades. He lives in Denver with his wife, Mercè (also involved with the business) and two children. He works to live and loves experiencing beauty and new adventures with friends and family around the table, outdoors and in unique places.
Ethan holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a JD from Northwestern School of Law. He double-majored at CU-Boulder and also received his MA in Education from Loyola Marymount. He works hard to ensure his degrees don’t hold him back.