About Cicada
Built around stewardship, discipline, and ambitious patience.
Cicada Capital Holdings was created to acquire strong businesses, support the people who operate them, and build lasting value across generations.
Our name
Transformation with continuity.
The cicada symbolizes renewal, patience, and emergence. Those ideas reflect our approach to business ownership: protect the foundation, strengthen the organization, and help the company enter its next stage without losing its identity.
Stewardship
We treat every acquired company as a responsibility, not merely an asset.
Discipline
We prioritize sound judgment and downside protection over activity for its own sake.
Ownership
We stay close to the work and remain accountable for results.
Compounding
We reinvest time, capital, and knowledge to create durable value.
Founder and CEO
Jai Johnson
Jai founded Cicada Capital Holdings with the goal of building an enduring portfolio of essential service businesses. His background in military aviation maintenance and operational environments shaped a leadership style centered on preparation, accountability, and disciplined execution.
At Cicada, he leads acquisition strategy, investor relationships, and the long-term development of the holding company.
The long-term vision
A permanent home for exceptional small businesses.
Our ambition is to become a trusted buyer for owners seeking continuity, a strong operating partner for management teams, and a disciplined steward of investor capital.
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