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New Water Capital
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boca Raton, FL
New Water Capital is a private equity firm that seeks to acquire and grow middle-market companies in North America. The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record, New Water Capital is a trusted partner for companies seeking growth and expansion.
NextGen Growth Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
NextGen Growth Partners, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a private equity firm with a focus on lower middle-market companies. They actively seek out promising investment opportunities across various industries, aiming to drive value creation and long-term success for their portfolio companies.
Stone Point Capital
2
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Greenwich, CT
Stone Point Capital is a private equity firm based in Connecticut and has been involved in the global financial services industry since its inception. The firm has a broad investment focus that includes the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, asset management and banking industries. Stone Point's experienced team of professionals has a deep understanding of the complexities of these industries and uses its extensive network and knowledge to identify investment opportunities and create value for its investors.
Stone-Goff Partners
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Stone-Goff Partners is a New York-based private equity investment firm that specializes in acquiring and building technology-driven business-to-business service companies in the lower middle market.
Trivest Partners
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Coral Gables, FL
Trivest is one of the oldest private investment firms in the Southeastern U.S. With over 40 years of experience, Trivest exclusively invests in founder-led and family-owned businesses in the lower middle market, completing over 500 investments totaling nearly $8 billion in value, and with current AUM approximately $5.5 billion. Trivest's company-first approach ensures ownership transitions tailored to fit the needs of founders, entrepreneurs, and family businesses, providing highly differentiated and flexible options through a fair, transparent process.
Blue Point Capital Partners
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Cleveland, OH
Blue Point Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of sectors. With offices in Cleveland, Charlotte, Seattle, and Shanghai, Blue Point has a seasoned team of professionals who are passionate about helping companies grow. Their approach is characterized by a collaborative, partnership-driven mindset that emphasizes transparency and accountability.
Dunes Point Capital
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Dunes Point Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in making control investments in companies operating in the general industrial, healthcare, and business services sectors. With a team of seasoned investment professionals possessing extensive industry experience, the firm brings the necessary expertise to drive company growth and enhance value creation. Dunes Point Capital's approach combines its deep understanding of industry dynamics with a focus on operational improvement, strategic growth initiatives, and talent development.
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
2
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Beverly Hills, CA
LLCP is a leading investment firm with over 30 years of experience in private equity investments. Their team of seasoned professionals has a proven track record of delivering exceptional value to their portfolio companies and investors. With a focus on long-term growth and creating sustainable value, LLCP is a top choice for investors seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner in their investment journey.
Turn/River Capital
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Turn/River Capital is a technology investment fund with a strong operational focus, specializing in growth equity investments, buyouts, spin-outs, and recapitalizations of leading software companies.
Apogem Capital
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Apogem Capital is a boutique investment firm that provides tailored investment solutions to its clients. With a highly experienced team, the company offers a range of services including investment management, asset allocation, and risk management. Apogem Capital takes a client-centric approach and is dedicated to delivering long-term value to its clients.
GEF Capital Partners Latam
2
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Arlington, VA
GEF Capital Partners was formed in March 2018 following the completion of a collaborative spinoff from Global Environment Fund, a pioneer in global sustainability and environmental investing since 1990. Today, GEF's mission is to promote a sustainable future by investing in great companies that deliver positive social and environmental outcomes and financial returns.
RFE Investment Partners
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Westport, CT
RFE Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in acquiring smaller middle-market, later-stage, and mature companies in business services and manufacturing sectors.
Valor Equity Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Valor Equity Partners is an operational growth investment firm that specializes in both non-control and control investments in high-growth companies at various stages of development. The firm leverages decades of experience to address the challenges of growth and scale across the consumer, infrastructure, industrial services, and manufacturing sectors, enhancing our investment strategy.
Silver Lake
1
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Menlo Park, CA
Silver Lake is a leading technology investment firm founded in 1999. The firm has a team of more than 100 investment and operating professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London and Hong Kong. Silver Lake's portfolio of investments collectively generates more than $180 billion of revenue annually and employs more than 400,000 people globally.
Twin Bridge Capital Partners
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
TwinBridge Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating lower middle-market industrial companies in North America. The firm's investment approach emphasizes operational improvement and strategic growth initiatives to create long-term value. With a team of seasoned investment professionals, TwinBridge Capital Partners has a proven track record of successful investments across a range of industries.
William Blair Capital Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management
ACON Investments
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Washington, DC
ACON Investments is a global private equity firm that invests in US and international businesses across consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors. With over $5.5 billion of capital under management, ACON has a diverse portfolio of companies that have achieved successful growth and profitability. They provide strategic guidance, operational expertise, and financial resources to help their portfolio companies achieve their full potential.
Atlantic Street Capital
3
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Atlantic Street Capital is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies across a variety of industries. With over 20 years of experience, their team focuses on creating value through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives. They pride themselves on being a trusted partner to their portfolio companies and delivering strong returns for their investors.
Court Square
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Court Square Capital is a growth investor focused on the U.S. middle market primarily investing in the business services, healthcare, general industrial, and technology and telecommunications sectors.
Fortress Investment Group
1
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Fortress Investment Group LLC is a highly diversified global investment manager.
AB CarVal Investors
1
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Minneapolis, MN
AB CarVal is an established global alternative investment fund manager. AB CarVal seeks opportunities in distressed credit markets and distressed assets.
Clarendon Capital
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Tysons , VA
Clarendon Capital, LLC ”Clarendon” is a middle market private equity firm located in Tysons, VA. Founded in 1998, Clarendon is focused on investing capital in companies that serve the transportation, logistics, supply chain and distribution sectors.
PeakEquity Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Radnor, PA
PeakEquity is a leading investment firm that focuses on partnering with entrepreneurial teams to accelerate growth and create value. Their team of experienced professionals provides strategic support and resources to help companies achieve their full potential. With a track record of success across multiple industries, PeakEquity is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to take their operations to the next level.
Periscope Equity
2
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Periscope Equity is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market companies in the United States and Canada. The company focuses on partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to drive growth and build businesses. Periscope Equity has a team of experienced professionals who specialize in identifying and executing investments in a variety of sectors.
Abry Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Abry Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with a proven track record in investing in and growing mid-sized companies across North America and Europe. Abry's team of experienced investors and operators work closely with management teams to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
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