Independent family enterprise

Durability-driven Investing

Smokehouse Capital is an independent family investment enterprise focused on long-term value, durable businesses, and thoughtful capital stewardship.

Our approach

Built for the long view.

We favor sound judgment, patient ownership, and practical value creation over short-term noise.

Our work is intentionally focused: stewarding family investments, advising selectively where our perspective can be useful, and helping young people build a stronger foundation in financial literacy.

Three areas of focus.

01

Family Investments

Managing family capital with an emphasis on long-term value, resilient economics, and disciplined decision-making.

02

Strategic Advisory

Selective M&A and growth strategy support for business leaders navigating consequential choices and new stages of development.

03

Youth Financial Education

Promoting practical financial literacy so young people can approach money, ownership, and opportunity with greater confidence.

The strongest performers and opportunities are not merely positioned for growth. They are built to endure change, absorb setbacks, and create value over time.
Portrait of Mike Schouten

Mike Schouten

Smokehouse Capital

ms@smokehousecapital.com