Elion Partners

Headquarters: Miami

AUM: $3.6 billion as of June 30

U.S. employees: 45

Years won: 2020-2023

• Distributes at least 20% of the firm's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to employees as bonuses.
• Takes the staff on an annual two-day corporate retreat with team-building exercises, motivational discussions and relaxation time. Also hosts off-site social activities such as soccer tournaments and happy hours.
• Champions diversity. The firm is 100% minority-owned, and the team is composed of more than 65% women and minorities.

• "Creates an entrepreneurial environment within a private equity firm while also promoting cross-functional collaboration. I always feel like I'm learning across all aspects of the business with some of the smartest people in their respective fields."
• "The type of work that we do is important and interesting. I've always loved working here mostly for the type of work I do and because of the respect I receive. The owners of this organization care for their peers and employees, and that is super important. They are always looking for ways to make us feel that we belong and that we have leeway to act toward our daily routines. They also have an open-door policy to communicate if needed."
• "This organization clearly communicates the core values of the company. The organization has procedures and policies that regularly reinforce the expectations and responsibilities of each employee as well as communicate to the employee the value they each bring to the team."