THE FIRM

Execution is

Execution

part of the

is part of

thesis.

the thesis.

WHO WE ARE

Best Holdings is a principal-led firm that evaluates opportunities not only for what they are, but for whether the conditions exist to move them forward. Authority, counterparties, economics, capital, structure, and sequencing are considered together.

Best Holdings is a principal-led firm that evaluates opportunities not only for what they are, but for whether the conditions exist to move them forward. Authority, counterparties, economics, capital, structure, and sequencing are considered together.

Best Holdings is a principal-led firm that evaluates opportunities not only for what they are, but for whether the conditions exist to move them forward. Authority, counterparties, economics, capital, structure, and sequencing are considered together.

We engage selectively and define our role for each engagement. The same discipline governs what we pursue, how we structure it, and with whom we proceed.

HOW WE CREATE VALUE

  1. 01

    Selective origination

    A clear reason to act.

    We pursue opportunities where credible access and clear commercial rationale create a sound starting point.

    • Identify opportunities across our four domains
    • Assess underlying economics and commercial purpose
    • Establish credible access to decision-makers

    This gives us a clear basis for deciding where to commit time and resources—and where the conditions for a credible transaction are not yet in place.

  2. 02

    Structured execution

    A viable path to completion.

    We bring the elements of a transaction into alignment so an opportunity can become executable.

    • Align capital, counterparties, and commercial terms
    • Clarify rights, responsibilities, and key dependencies
    • Coordinate diligence and the path to completion

    The aim is a coherent transaction: clear obligations, aligned participants, and a practical sequence of decisions that moves the opportunity toward completion.

  3. 03

    Disciplined counterparties

    The right people. Clear commitments.

    We work with people whose authority, integrity, and standards stand up to scrutiny.

    • Understand authority, capability, and incentives
    • Establish shared expectations and accountability
    • Build relationships grounded in trust and follow-through

    This discipline helps surface misalignment early and establish a reliable basis for working together, from the first conversation through execution.

  4. 04

    Enduring perspective

    Value beyond the transaction.

    We assess decisions over the life of a relationship or asset, not only at the point of transaction.

    • Consider durability, resilience, and long-term economics
    • Seek alignment that holds beyond completion
    • Prioritize lasting relationships over short-term activity

    The result we seek is value that remains sound beyond the initial transaction, supported by durable economics, responsible decisions, and relationships built to last.

OUR PRINCIPALS

Complementary expertise.

Shared judgment.

Rurik N. Best

Rurik N. Best

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Leads the firm’s strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships across its four domains.

BiographyClose biography

Rurik Best is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Best Holdings, where he leads the firm's strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships. His work focuses on advancing selective opportunities, structuring commercial pathways, and cultivating long-term relationships with institutional and strategic counterparties across domestic and cross-border markets.

Before founding Best Holdings, Rurik worked across international business development and investment real estate. At Direct Opportunities Network in Monaco, he developed relationships with governments, financial institutions, multinational companies, and family offices across EMEA. He later focused on commercial and investment real estate in Beverly Hills and Silicon Valley.

Rurik also founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Yale University.

Rurik N. Best

Rurik N. Best

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Leads the firm’s strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships across its four domains.

BiographyClose biography

Rurik Best is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Best Holdings, where he leads the firm's strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships. His work focuses on advancing selective opportunities, structuring commercial pathways, and cultivating long-term relationships with institutional and strategic counterparties across domestic and cross-border markets.

Before founding Best Holdings, Rurik worked across international business development and investment real estate. At Direct Opportunities Network in Monaco, he developed relationships with governments, financial institutions, multinational companies, and family offices across EMEA. He later focused on commercial and investment real estate in Beverly Hills and Silicon Valley.

Rurik also founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Yale University.

Rurik N. Best

Rurik N. Best

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Leads the firm’s strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships across its four domains.

BiographyClose biography

Rurik Best is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Best Holdings, where he leads the firm's strategic direction, transaction origination, and external relationships. His work focuses on advancing selective opportunities, structuring commercial pathways, and cultivating long-term relationships with institutional and strategic counterparties across domestic and cross-border markets.

Before founding Best Holdings, Rurik worked across international business development and investment real estate. At Direct Opportunities Network in Monaco, he developed relationships with governments, financial institutions, multinational companies, and family offices across EMEA. He later focused on commercial and investment real estate in Beverly Hills and Silicon Valley.

Rurik also founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Yale University.

Shannon Gravette

Shannon Gravette

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brings a systems-oriented perspective to strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture.

BiographyClose biography

Shannon Gravette is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Best Holdings, where he focuses on strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture. Drawing on a background spanning engineering, strategy, technology, and operations, he brings a systems-oriented approach to complex opportunities, with particular emphasis on aligning stakeholders, structuring complex problems, and translating strategy into execution.

Before co-founding Best Holdings, Shannon worked across aerospace, strategy consulting, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure, with experience at Northrop Grumman, Monitor Deloitte, Google, and Databricks.

Shannon also co-founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings, where he leads company formation and strategic development across physical, biological, and intelligent systems. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland.

Shannon Gravette

Shannon Gravette

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brings a systems-oriented perspective to strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture.

BiographyClose biography

Shannon Gravette is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Best Holdings, where he focuses on strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture. Drawing on a background spanning engineering, strategy, technology, and operations, he brings a systems-oriented approach to complex opportunities, with particular emphasis on aligning stakeholders, structuring complex problems, and translating strategy into execution.

Before co-founding Best Holdings, Shannon worked across aerospace, strategy consulting, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure, with experience at Northrop Grumman, Monitor Deloitte, Google, and Databricks.

Shannon also co-founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings, where he leads company formation and strategic development across physical, biological, and intelligent systems. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland.

Shannon Gravette

Shannon Gravette

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brings a systems-oriented perspective to strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture.

BiographyClose biography

Shannon Gravette is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Best Holdings, where he focuses on strategy, transaction development, and operating architecture. Drawing on a background spanning engineering, strategy, technology, and operations, he brings a systems-oriented approach to complex opportunities, with particular emphasis on aligning stakeholders, structuring complex problems, and translating strategy into execution.

Before co-founding Best Holdings, Shannon worked across aerospace, strategy consulting, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure, with experience at Northrop Grumman, Monitor Deloitte, Google, and Databricks.

Shannon also co-founded Best Ventures, the venture creation and investment platform within Best Holdings, where he leads company formation and strategic development across physical, biological, and intelligent systems. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland.