4

Vista Equity Partners

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Austin, TX

Vista Equity Partners is one of the largest American private equity firms focused on financing software, data, and technology-enabled businesses.

8

Trive Capital

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Dallas, TX

Trive Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in middle-market companies. Their team of experienced professionals works closely with portfolio companies to drive sustainable value creation and long-term success.

1

Thoma Bravo

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

San Francisco, CA

Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software investors in the world. Through its private equity, growth equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors.

34

The Gores Group

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Beverly Hills, CA

Gores Group is a global private equity firm established in 1987. The firm specializes in acquiring and partnering with mature and growing businesses. Gores Group manages a diverse portfolio of companies in various industries, including technology, healthcare, and energy.

18

TELEO Capital

3

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boise, ID

Teleo Capital is an investment firm that provides capital solutions and strategic business support to lower middle-market software and technology, healthcare IT, business sevrices and industrial companies. The company has a team of investment professionals with extensive industry experience and a proven track record of successful investments. Teleo Capital's investment philosophy is centered around creating value for its portfolio companies by providing them with the necessary resources, networks, and expertise.

7

Sun Capital Partners

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boca Raton, FL

Sun Capital Partners is a private equity firm targeting investments across food, consumer, distribution, industrial, and services sectors.

17

Sole Source Capital

3

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Dallas , TX

Sole Source Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in industrial and manufacturing investments. They partner with companies to help them achieve their full potential through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Their experienced team of professionals has a proven track record of success in creating and managing value for their portfolio companies.

27

SFW Capital Partners

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Rye, NY

SFW Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in companies operating in the information, software, industrial, and healthcare technology sectors. Founded in 2007, the company has a proven track record of partnering with management teams to build market-leading businesses. With a focus on middle-market companies, SFW Capital Partners brings deep domain expertise and a unique perspective to its investments.

26

Prospect Hill Growth Partners

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Waltham, MA

Prospect Hill Growth Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to fostering the growth of consumer and physician-based businesses. Through collaborative partnerships with management teams, the firm seeks to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, ultimately delivering value to stakeholders and contributing to the advancement of consumer and healthcare sectors.

30

Prophet Equity

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Southlake , TX

Prophet Equity is a private equity firm that specializes in the middle market. Their approach is centered on transforming challenged businesses into profitable enterprises by leveraging their team's experience and operational expertise. With offices in Texas and California, Prophet Equity has a proven track record of delivering value to their investors and portfolio companies.

6

Platinum Equity Advisors

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Platinum Equity is a global private equity firm in the manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, and telecommunications sectors.

3

OpenGate Capital

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm that manages funds catering to institutional investors. With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, the firm invests in companies with a value of up to $250 million. OpenGate Capital has a proven track record in managing distressed acquisitions, turnarounds, and divestitures.

15

Monomoy Capital Partners

4

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Greenwich, Connecticut

Monomoy Capital Partners, managing over $3 billion in assets, provides strategic capital and management expertise to middle-market businesses since 2005. Specializing in manufacturing and distribution sectors, Monomoy has focused on driving operational and financial improvements across Industrial and Consumer sectors.

9

Middleground Capital

4

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Lexington, KY

MiddleGround Capital is an investment management firm that invests in B2B Industrial businesses in the North American & European middle markets. MiddleGround makes control equity investments in fundamentally good businesses that align with the firm's operational expertise, partnering with management teams, families and owner-operators.

22

Marlin Equity Partners

3

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles , CA

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm founded in 2005 with over $7.5 billion of capital under management and has completed over 170 acquisitions. Marlin's mission is to create long-term value for their portfolio companies by investing in strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements.

21

LFM Capital

3

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Nashville, TN

LFM Capital is a private equity investment firm that is focused on partnering with founder-led businesses in the United States and Canada. The firm has a team of experienced professionals that work collaboratively with management to drive growth and maximize value.

25

Kingswood Capital Management

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Kingswood Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle market companies in North America. Their focus on operational improvements and growth strategies make them a trusted partner for businesses seeking to achieve their full potential.

28

Industrial Opportunity Partners

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Evanston, IL

IOP Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in manufacturing and distribution sectors. Their team consists of experienced professionals who provide strategic guidance and support to their portfolio companies.

29

Highview Capital

2

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Highview Capital is a private equity firm that invests in companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and business services. With a focus on partnership and collaboration, Highview Capital brings together its expertise and resources to help companies grow and succeed. Their portfolio includes companies like Optimal Blue, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, and GlobalTranz.

35

Harbour Group

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Saint Louis, MO

Harbour Group is a privately owned investment firm that specializes in acquiring manufacturing companies. With a focus on long-term growth and profitability, Harbour Group has a proven track record of success in building and expanding businesses. Their team of experienced professionals provides the expertise and resources necessary to help companies achieve their full potential.

2

Graham Partners

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Newtown Square, PA

Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in technology-driven companies that are spurring innovation in advanced manufacturing, resulting in product substitutions, raw materials conversions, and disruptions to traditional end markets. Graham Partners targets companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million, and will invest in smaller companies to the extent they complement one or more of its other holdings.

10

GenNx360 Capital Partners

4

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

GenNx360 Capital Partners specializes in strategic investments within the U.S. middle market, focusing on industrial and business services companies. With deep industry knowledge, the firm collaborates closely with management teams to unlock growth potential and drive success. Through hands-on involvement and a commitment to operational excellence, GenNx360 empower our portfolio companies to thrive in dynamic market landscapes.

23

Garnett Station Partners

3

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Garnett Station is a principal investment firm with targeting companies in food & beverage, health & wellness, automotive and business services.

36

Featheringill Capital

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Birmingham, AL

Featheringill Capital is an operator-led investment firm that focsues on tech-enabled services, healthcare technology, and telecommunications companies. Their team consists of experienced professionals who are committed to delivering the best possible results for their clients.

31

CW Industrial Partners

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Cleveland, OH

CW Industrial Partners, LLC is a is a Midwestern private equity firm that encourages its knowledgeable investors to partner with it in finding, vetting and owning companies. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, CW Industrial Partners acquires lower middle-market companies in niche manufacturing and business services industries and gives them the capital, support and freedom to grow.