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Single Family OfficePuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Aug 2026 · 1 SOURCES

Palmetto Partners

Single family office in Houston, United States, founded 1993; focus on climate and healthtech.

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
Houston, United States
FOUNDED
1993

Investment approach

ROUTES
Companies (own capital)

Overview

This single family office is based in Houston, United States; it was founded in 1993. Listed sector interests include climate and healthtech. It invests directly in companies; 7 people are named on its team.

People

  • Robert C. McNair
    Founder · source
  • Janice McNair
    Principal · source
  • Cary McNair
    Successor / Principal · source
  • Ruth Smith
    Successor / Principal · source
  • Melissa McNair
    Successor / Principal · source
  • Daniel 'Cal' McNair
    Successor / Principal · source
  • Donald R. Kendall, Jr.
    Founding Executive · source

Frequently asked questions

Palmetto Partners is a single family office based in Houston, the United States, founded in 1993.

Palmetto Partners invests its own capital into companies.

Palmetto Partners invests in Climate & Energy and HealthTech.

Key people at Palmetto Partners include Robert C. McNair (Founder), Janice McNair (Principal), Cary McNair (Successor / Principal) and Ruth Smith (Successor / Principal).