Lydia Cockrell

Garden City Equity is a people-first holding company that acquires and grows family- and founder-owned businesses for the long term. Our mission is to honor God by creating a workplace where every team member can thrive and prosper. We’re a collective of 200+ mission aligned shareholders focused on purpose, people, and profits. We own 6 businesses, both majority and minority stakes, and manage over $250M. Our Approach: We focus on people, buying and holding companies long-term with minimal debt. We retain the management team, close deals within 60 days, and protect the founders' culture and legacy. Strategic Capital: We don’t use institutional investors. Our funding comes from aligned, value-driven partners who share our passion for growing businesses.