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Alterna Equity Partners
2
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Delray Beach, FL
Alterna Equity Partners is an investment firm that specializes in providing alternative investment opportunities to its clients. With a focus on private equity, real estate and venture capital investments, Alterna is dedicated to helping clients achieve their investment goals. Their team of experienced professionals provides personalized service and customized investment solutions to each client.
Edgewater Capital Partners
4
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Cleveland, OH
Edgewater Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in the lower middle-market. The firm invests in companies that are involved in the advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and engineered components sectors. Edgewater Capital aims to partner with management teams and help the companies it invests in achieve their full potential.
Primus Capital
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Cleveland, OH
Primus Capital is a growth-oriented private equity firm that primarily invests in healthcare, software and technology-enabled services companies. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has a proven track record of partnering with management teams to drive growth and create value. The team at Primus Capital is dedicated to providing exceptional support to its portfolio companies to help them achieve their full potential.
CenterGate Capital
2
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Austin, TX
CenterGate Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. They aim to invest in lower-middle-market companies primarily in the industrial and manufacturing sectors with an enterprise value of $25 million to $250 million. Their team of experienced professionals work closely with management teams to help drive growth and create value.
Kelso & Company
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Kelso & Company is a private equity firm based in New York, that has been investing in North American businesses for more than 40 years. They have a successful track record of partnering with management teams and supporting companies to grow organically and through acquisitions. With over $14 billion in assets under management, Kelso & Company has established themselves as a reliable and experienced investment firm.
Knox Lane
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Knox Lane is a dynamic investment firm dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the services and consumer sectors.
Brooke Private Equity Associates
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boston, MA
BPEA Private Equity is a Boston-based private equity firm focused on small and lower middle market buyout and growth investment opportunities. The company has a diverse portfolio that spans across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer services. With a team of experienced professionals, BPEA Private Equity aims to generate attractive returns for its investors while creating long-term value for its portfolio companies.
CCMP Capital
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
CCMP Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in buyout and growth equity investments in North America and Europe. With a focus on four key industries, including consumer, industrial, healthcare, and energy, the firm has a successful track record of creating value for its investors. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to collaboration, CCMP is a trusted partner for companies seeking to accelerate their growth and maximize their potential.
Irradiant Partners
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Santa Monica, CA
Irradiant Partners is an investment firm that helps entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Their team of experts provides guidance and support to startups and early-stage companies in various industries. With a focus on innovation and growth, Irradiant Partners is an excellent choice for those seeking to invest in promising ventures.
Gryphon Investors
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Gryphon Investors is a privately-owned investment firm that aims to partner with and grow middle-market companies. With over two decades of experience, the firm has helped numerous businesses achieve their goals and reach new heights. Gryphon's team of dedicated professionals work closely with their portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance and operational support.
Sorenson Capital
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Lehi, UT
Sorenson Capital is a US-based venture capital firm that specializes in product-oriented early and grwoth-stage B2B software companies. With over $1 billion in capital commitments, the firm has a proven track record of partnering with management teams to drive growth and create long-term value. Sorenson Capital's industry expertise and operational experience make it a valuable partner for businesses looking to accelerate their growth and achieve their strategic goals.
Summer Street Capital Partners
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Buffalo, NY
Summer Street Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in small- to middle-market companies. With over twenty years of experience, the firm seeks to help businesses reach their growth potential through capital investment and operational support. Summer Street Capital has a proven track record of success, having completed over 60 platform investments and add-on acquisitions.
Arbor Investments
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Arbor is a private equity firm focused on food and beverages investments in the middle market.
Pharos Capital Group
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Dallas , TX
Pharos Funds is an investment management firm that offers a variety of investment solutions to suit the needs of a diverse clientele. The firm specializes in long-short equity and event-driven strategies, and they aim to provide consistent returns while managing risk. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, Pharos Funds is a trusted choice for investors seeking innovative investment solutions.
Tyree & D’Angelo Partners
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm specializing in control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA), seeking collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams to drive substantial value creation over a long-term horizon. With a proven track record of building high-growth, lower-risk companies through a buy & build investment strategy, TDP focuses on the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors.
Balance Point Capital
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Westport, CT
Balance Point Capital is an investment firm that has been providing private equity and mezzanine financing to lower-middle market companies since 1988. The firm's team is composed of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in the industry. Balance Point Capital is dedicated to providing innovative and customized financing solutions to its clients to help them achieve their goals.
Brentwood Associates
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Los Angeles, CA
Brentwood Associates is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. They have a strong industry focus and a long history of successful investments in consumer, healthcare, and business services sectors. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record, Brentwood Associates is a valuable partner for any business looking to grow and succeed.
Union Park Capital
4
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Union Park is a private equity investment firm that provides growth capital to technology-enabled businesses. With a team of experienced professionals, Union Park provides tailored solutions to help businesses achieve their goals.
Gemini Investors
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Wellesley, MA
Gemini Investors is a private equity firm that invests in established, lower middle-market manufacturing and business service companies. The firm provides companies with the resources and expertise they need to accelerate growth, improve profitability, and achieve their goals. Gemini Investors has a long track record of successful investments and works closely with management teams to create value for all stakeholders.
ITE Management
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
ITE Management is an investment firm specializing in industrial, transportation, and related sectors, with a primary emphasis on investments that yield current cash returns. With a critical focus on generating value through strategic investments, ITE Management aligns its strategies with broad macro-economic themes.
Pamlico Capital
3
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Charlotte, NC
Pamlico Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in growth-oriented buyouts. With over $2 billion in assets under management, they work with middle-market companies in the United States. Their team of experienced professionals helps companies achieve their growth potential through strategic guidance and financial support.
BV Investment Partners
3
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boston, MA
BV Investment Partners is one of the oldest and most experienced sector-focused private equity firms in North America. Since its founding in 1983, the firm has invested approximately $5.0 billion, actively targeting investments in the tech-enabled business services, software, and IT services industries.
Longshore Capital Partners
1
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Longshore Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and management of middle-market companies. With an experienced team and a disciplined approach, the firm seeks to identify and execute on investment opportunities in a variety of industries. Longshore Capital Partners is committed to creating long-term value for its investors through strategic partnerships and operational improvements.
Olympus Partners
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Stamford , CT
Olympus Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in providing capital to middle market companies. With over 30 years of experience, the firm focuses on industry sectors including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Their team works closely with management to drive growth and maximize value for investors.
Acorn Growth Companies
3
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Acorn Growth Companies is a private equity firm that specializes in aerospace, defense, space, and intelligence. With a team of experienced professionals, they offer a range of investment options, including growth capital, merger and acquisition support, and strategic planning. Their portfolio includes companies in various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and engineering.
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