Martin Franklin
Founder at
API GROUP CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 635 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mr. Martin E. Franklin is a Co-Chairman at N2 Acquisition Holdings Corp., a Co-Chairman at APi Group Corp., a Chairman at Royal Oak Enterprises LLC, a Co-Chairman at Nomad Foods Ltd., a Chief Executive Officer at Mariposa Capital LLC, an Executive Chairman at Element Solutions, Inc. and a Chairman at Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Brimstone Acquisition Holdings Corp., Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Marlin Equities II LLC, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Mr. Franklin was previously employed as an Independent Director by Restaurant Brands International, Inc., an Independent Director by Restaurant Brands International LP, a Co-Non-Executive Chairman by Nomad Holdings Ltd. (British Virgin Islands), an Independent Director by Burger King Worldwide, Inc., a Non-Executive Director by Justice Holdings Ltd., a Chairman by Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp., a Chairman by Freedom Acquisition Holdings, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Lumen Technologies, Inc., an Executive Chairman by Jarden Corp., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Benson Eyecare Corp., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Bolle, Inc., an Advisor by Buckingham Capital LLC, a Chairman by Liberty International Acquisition Co., and a Chairman by Platform Acquisition Holdings Ltd. He also served on the board at Newell Brands, Inc., Burger King Holdings, Inc., Burger King Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Promotora de Informaciones SA, Liberty Acquisition Holdings International Co., GLG Partners, Inc., Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Apollo Investment Corp., Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp., Fairfield Mint LLC, Find/SVP, Inc., One Family Fund and Sunbeam Products, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2026 | 21,377,426 ( 4.93% ) | 876 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
Element Solutions, Inc.
 Element Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Provides technology chemical products and technical services 4.63% | 23/03/2026 | 11,282,983 ( 4.63% ) | 479 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 15/05/2026 | 4,000,000 ( 100% ) | 164 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
6.59% | 11/05/2026 | 13,215,535 ( 6.59% ) | 108 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
100% | 31/12/2025 | 1,000,000 ( 100% ) | 8 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Latest news about Martin Franklin
Martin Franklin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| API GROUP CORPORATION | Founder | 19/09/2017 |
| NOMAD FOODS LIMITED | Founder | 01/04/2014 |
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
 Royal Oak Enterprises LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets natural lump charcoal and charcoal products | Chairman | 01/07/2016 |
N2 Acquisition Holdings Corp.
 N2 Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Chairman | 01/01/2021 |
Brimstone Acquisition Holdings Corp.
 Brimstone Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Founder | 19/01/2021 |
Mariposa Capital LLC
 Mariposa Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2016 |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social, educational and recreational programs and facilities | Director/Board Member | 22/11/2010 |
Marlin Equities II LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
 The Jewish Theological Seminary of America Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Martin Franklin
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Private companies
Connections
48
1st degree connections
42
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 42 |
|---|---|
Find/SVP, Inc.
 Find/SVP, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting, management advisory and business intelligent services to executives | Commercial Services |
Jarden Corp.
 Jarden Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes home appliances, kitchen ware, food products and other consumer goods | Consumer Durables |
Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc.
 Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides guided missile and space vehicle parts and equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
 Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs manufactures and retails fashion footwear, apparel, handbags and accessories through online | Consumer Non-Durables |
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp.
 Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates fitness centers | Consumer Services |
Benson Eyecare Corp.
 Benson Eyecare Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates optical goods stores | Retail Trade |
Bolle, Inc.
 Bolle, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells sunglasses | Electronic Technology |
Newell Brands, Inc.
 Newell Brands, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment, material handling, household kitchen appliances, pens & pencils and technical apparel | Producer Manufacturing |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and retails scented candles | Producer Manufacturing |
Burger King Holdings, Inc.
 Burger King Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Freedom Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
 Freedom Acquisition Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides blank check services to enable other companies to raise capital | Finance |
Marlin Equities II LLC | |
Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp.
 Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Special purpose acquisition company | Finance |
Justice Holdings Ltd.
 Justice Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Special purpose acquisition vehicle | Finance |
Burger King Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
 Burger King Worldwide Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises fast food restaurants. | Consumer Services |
Burger King Worldwide, Inc.
 Burger King Worldwide, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises fast food restaurants. | Consumer Services |
Platform Acquisition Holdings Ltd.
 Platform Acquisition Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Element Solutions, Inc.
Element Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Provides technology chemical products and technical services | Process Industries |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc.
 Restaurant Brands International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises restaurants | Consumer Services |
Restaurant Brands International LP
 Restaurant Brands International LP RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises restaurants | Consumer Services |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Promotora de Informaciones SA
 Promotora de Informaciones SA Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes newspapers and broadcasts television and radio shows | Consumer Services |
MidCap Financial Investment Corp
 MidCap Financial Investment Corp Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a business development company | Finance |
Buckingham Capital LLC
 Buckingham Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Buckingham Capital invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of greater than USD 2 million and an enterprise value of USD 10 - 100 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of industrial technology and manufacturing sectors. It provides financing for recapitalizations, LBOs, MBOs and buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 2 - 15 million. It also makes control equity investments. | Finance |
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
 Sunbeam Products, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails pain relief with heat therapy products | Retail Trade |
The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
The Jewish Theological Seminary of America Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fairfield Mint LLC
 Fairfield Mint LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Operates as a direct marketer of die-cast automobile replicas | Producer Manufacturing |
GLG Partners, Inc.
 GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
Liberty International Acquisition Co.
 Liberty International Acquisition Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance A blank check company. | Finance |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social, educational and recreational programs and facilities | Commercial Services |
One Family Fund
 One Family Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial, legal and emotional support services to victims of terror | Commercial Services |
Nomad Holdings Ltd. (British Virgin Islands)
 Nomad Holdings Ltd. (British Virgin Islands) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a development stage company | Finance |
Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc.
 Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and sells charcoal products. The company was founded on December 31, 1974 and is headquartered in Roswell, GA. | Process Industries |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana)
 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications, network, voice and managed services | Communications |
Nomad Foods Ltd.
 Nomad Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company which produces frozen foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Liberty Acquisition Holdings International Co. | |
Mariposa Capital LLC
Mariposa Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
APi Group Corp.
 APi Group Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in design, installation, inspection and service of fire, HVAC and entry systems and maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure | Industrial Services |
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets natural lump charcoal and charcoal products | Process Industries |
Brimstone Acquisition Holdings Corp.
Brimstone Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
N2 Acquisition Holdings Corp.
N2 Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Admiral Acquisition Ltd.
 Admiral Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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