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In a shifting venture landscape dominated by AI mega-bets, local investors are carving out a playbook built on scrappier founders and smarter niches.
The Lehi-based private equity firm’s fourth Savory Fund III deal backs a 23-unit chain with 18.2% same-store sales growth and a $12.5 million expansion loan.

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