Cynosure
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
The Cynosure Group is an independent alternatives asset manager based in Salt Lake City. Cynosure has no estimable impact yet because is Cynosure listed in Startup State's founder resource filter — is there a Utah-facing community or portfolio program not visible on the public homepage.
Who It's For
Family offices, foundations, endowments, and institutional investors seeking diversified alternative investment and wealth-management services. Not aimed at early-stage founders seeking venture capital or free business advising.
What It Provides
Institutional investment access across private growth equity, private credit, portfolio management, wealth advisory, hedge-fund strategies, sports PE, and real estate PE. The firm emphasizes collaborative, multi-discipline investment teams rooted in the Eccles family legacy.
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://cynosuregroup.com/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/cynosure/
Cost
Cynosure is a private investment and advisory firm. The public site does not list founder-facing fees or open application programs.
Best Fits
High-net-worth families, foundations, and institutions evaluating alternative asset allocation. A weak fit for typical Startup State founders at idea or seed stage unless they are family-office principals evaluating capital deployment.
Evidence
- Official website · https://cynosuregroup.com/
- Startup State Resource List source note · https://startup.utah.gov/resources/
Open Questions
- Why is Cynosure listed in Startup State's founder resource filter — is there a Utah-facing community or portfolio program not visible on the public homepage?
- Which Cynosure business lines accept new institutional clients today?