About
Medrano Family Interests
A Houston-based family office investing in real estate, venture capital, and private equity with a long-term, relationship-driven approach.
Our Story
Who We Are
Medrano Family Interests — operating as MFI Companies for venture capital and private equity investments and as Bonin for our real estate ventures — is a Houston-based family office focused on long-term investments across real estate, venture capital, and private equity.
We were founded on the belief that patient capital, trusted relationships, and disciplined underwriting can generate durable value over time. We are not driven by short-term fund timelines or rigid mandates. We invest selectively, with conviction, and for the long term.
Houston is our home. We are proud to be part of one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial cities in the country, and we are committed to investing in people and opportunities that reflect the best of what this region has to offer and in other parts of the country that share this spirit.
What Guides Us
Our Values
Our values are not aspirational — they are operational. They shape how we evaluate opportunities, how we engage with partners, and how we conduct ourselves in every interaction.
Patience
We take a long-term view and resist the pressure to act without conviction. We believe the best outcomes are built over time, not rushed.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and honesty in every relationship. We say what we mean, follow through on our commitments, and treat all partners with respect.
Discretion
We are a private organization. We approach every opportunity and relationship with professionalism and confidentiality.
Alignment
We seek partners who are genuinely invested in the outcome — financially, professionally, and reputationally — over the long term.
Discipline
We are selective. We would rather pass on a good opportunity than pursue a poor one. Valuation discipline and underwriting rigor are foundational to our approach.
Relationships
We believe the best investments are built on trust. We prioritize long-term relationships with partners who share our values and our commitment to quality.
How We Work
Our Approach to Partnership
As a family office, we bring a different perspective to the investment process. We are not managing a fund with a defined life cycle or an institutional mandate that requires us to deploy capital on a fixed schedule. We invest when we find the right opportunity with the right partners.
This flexibility allows us to be a more thoughtful and constructive partner. We can take a longer view, evaluate opportunities on their own merits, and commit meaningfully to a smaller number of high-conviction investments.
We prefer to know our partners well before we invest. We value direct relationships, clear communication, and a shared commitment to long-term value creation.
We invest selectively
We evaluate a small number of opportunities at any given time and commit only when we have high conviction.
We move deliberately
We take the time to understand an opportunity fully before making a decision. We are not in a hurry.
We communicate directly
We are straightforward about our interest, our concerns, and our process. We respect our partners' time.
We stay engaged
Once we invest, we are committed partners. We support our investments through challenges and opportunities alike.
Our Home
Rooted in Houston - a place of dreams
Houston is one of the most economically diverse and entrepreneurially vibrant cities in the United States. It is home to a deep talent base, a thriving business community, and a culture of hard work and ambition that we deeply respect.
We are proud to be a Houston-based organization but our investments span far from our origins and so do our relationships. The ethos of our entrepreneurial community can be found in each of our investments.
Work With Us
We welcome select introductions from operators, founders, sponsors, and investment managers whose work aligns with our long-term investment focus.