// Rising to New Heights
The Phoenix, a mythical bird of radiant red and gold, symbolizes resilience and transformation.
Much like the Phoenix, we help businesses rise, soar, and renew with every venture.
At Phoenix Initiãre, our mission is to ignite new beginnings and create remarkable outcomes.
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F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D.
Founder & CEO
// Strategy
Our Investment Approach
We specialize in supporting small companies in high-growth industries, focusing on commercial launch and market expansion.
At Phoenix Initiãre, we look for entrepreneurs who:
- Set a clear direction and plan.
- Build effective partnerships.
- Deliver measurable results.
We target businesses that demonstrate:
- Innovative products or services.
- Efficient management processes.
- Strong financial performance.
With the right resources, vision, and drive, we believe these businesses have the potential to soar.
// Meet Our Founder & CEO
F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D.
Dr. Joe Halcomb is a private equity investor with a distinguished career as a board member and executive for startups, rapidly growing companies, and multi-billion dollar global corporations. He also works as a consultant and senior advisor for companies in the medical device, biotechnology, life science, and pharmaceutical sectors. Since 2001, he has served as a limited partner at Telegraph Hill Partners, a private equity firm.
Dr. Halcomb was Vice President, Drug Product and Device Development at Amgen, a multi-billion dollar global biotechnology company, from 2006 to 2010. He also served in other executive capacities related to operations, compliance, and cell therapy at Amgen from 1995 to 2006. Prior to joining Amgen, Dr. Halcomb served as President of the Hall Surgical Division and Vice-President of Product Development at Zimmer, a leading orthopedic device company, and in other executive capacities from 1980 to 1995.
Dr. Halcomb earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kentucky and completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine. He also holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), respectively. Additionally, he holds an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Kentucky.
// About
Our Name & Logo
The Phoenix is a mythical, sacred firebird found in many different cultures. It is said to have been a large and magnificent bird, much like an eagle, with gorgeous red and golden plumage.
The bird was reputed to live for 500 years. During its long life, the Phoenix would soar ever sunward. But as its life was nearing an end, it built a large nest of twigs. Then the Phoenix set the nest on fire and was consumed by the flames. Out of the ashes came forth another Phoenix, as beautiful and strong as the old, to live another 500 years.
The Phoenix, ever-growing, ever-changing, is alone the adequate symbol of our business, with each investment funding a new beginning. Initiãre (in-ih-tee-er-ay) is derived from Latin and means to begin. Phoenix Initiãre is the beginning of something remarkable, reaching beyond possibilities.