About Us
Building legacies with integrity, one investment at a time.
CapStone Holdings, Inc. is a Bonita Springs-based family office and holding company that embodies core values of integrity, relationships, ambition, and ethical practices. This structured entity serves as a vehicle for investment capital and strategic underwriting for global real estate projects, global technology businesses, and promising tech, FinTech, and sports in high-growth sectors.
Our History
Initially established in 2016 as CSI Kickstart, an investment division of CSI Enterprises, the firm rebranded in 2019 to become CapStone Holdings Inc., following the sale of CSI Enterprises by founder Keith J. Stone after three decades of operation. We have diversified our investments across various industries while actively engaging in multiple global philanthropic initiatives that support youth and educational causes.
Launch of Corporate Spending Innovations (CSI)
1989
Stone founded CSI as a global fleet and asset management company with expansion in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Asset management services were quickly followed in China, South Africa, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
1997
GE Capital Services purchases CSI’s SA Operations
Global financial services heavyweight GE Capital Services purchases CSI’s South American operations, which included 90% of CSI’s fleet asset management services revenue and activities. Stone became President and Managing Director of GE Capital Fleet Services do Brasil.
2000
CSI Land Development Corporation
Stone returned to the US and reinvested portions of the GE Capital sale proceeds directly into beachfront home construction and real estate projects through his CSI Land Development Corporation.
2001
CSI Global-Fleet
CSI Enterprises re-tools as an internet marketing start-up using the latest pay-per-click and natural Google search positioning to promote a highly controlled corporate fleet fuel card for businesses under the brand CSI Global-Fleet. The business unit ultimately boasted nearly 8,000 customers solely via the Internet. CSI Global-Fleet’s fifth customer and largest global client was Google’s Street View division, using CSI Global-Fleet fuel cards in over 160 countries to map the world.
2011
CSI globalVcard
Stone created CSI globalVcard, a new global B2B electronic payments platform division designed for mid to large national and international enterprises, global banks and US super-regional banks. CSI’s electronic accounts payable technology grew year-over-year revenues by 30%+ CAGR, 51%+ gross profits, and 34%+ adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITA margin.
1STONE Foundation (formerly Power2Change Foundation) and CSI Kick Start
2016
Throughout his career, Stone held philanthropic endeavors as a core value. He formalized his efforts as Co-founder and Chairman of the Power2Change Foundation, which had a mission to ignite the power of underserved middle school youth to make a positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. Through long-established relationships and newfound nonprofit partnerships, the foundation impacted over 30,000 at-risk middle school youth throughout the US. Today, that passion for youth and education is continued through the 1STONE Foundation.
Stone also directed the creation of CSI Kickstart. Now operating as CapStone Holdings, Inc., this business incubator-style organization provides strategic investment capital to support new, highly innovative technologies and assists in developing breakthrough technologies for global corporate business.
$620MM Sale of CSI Enterprises and the Birth of CapStone Holdings Inc.
2019
After nearly 30 years as President and CEO, Stone began considering a sale of CSI Enterprises. As awareness spread of this rare opportunity to acquire the CSI brands, global interest began to build. In January 2019, CSI corporate payments and fleet fuel businesses were acquired for $620 million at a stunning 25X EBITA. In Stone’s tradition of loyalty, CSI was purchased by one of their principal corporate payment partners, Edenred, a publicly traded French company that had already found great success in white labeling technology solutions and services throughout Europe.
CSI Kickstart has been reestablished as CapStone Holdings, Inc. and has become Stone’s primary focus.
The Capstone Holdings family of brands includes GameAbove, which focuses on charitable giving and for-profit ventures in sports entertainment, media, and capital initiatives that serve underinvested groups, reflecting a holistic approach to social impact and business endeavors.
Philanthropy
We value helping our communities by supporting meaningful causes that make a positive difference. Our charitable efforts aim to improve lives and create a better future.
Cinematic Experiences
We create groundbreaking films for global audiences, blending creativity and innovation to craft memorable cinematic experiences that resonate long after the movie ends.
Capital with a Purpose
We are helping everyone succeed by investing in business owners who haven't received enough support. This is another way we are supporting economic growth.
A talented team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Our team comprises individuals with diverse professional experiences and backgrounds. Each member brings a unique perspective and skill set, contributing to the dynamic and innovative atmosphere that drives our success.
From finance to marketing, technology to operations, our team members hail from various industries and disciplines, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise. This diversity fosters creativity and collaboration and helps us approach challenges from different angles to find comprehensive solutions.
