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Astorg Asset Management
3
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Paris, France
Astorg is a global private equity firm with €21 billion of assets under management. With offices in London, Paris, New York, Milan, Frankfurt and Luxembourg, Astorg's investment team comprises of 70 professionals.
Silverfleet Capital Partners
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, England
European private equity firm with global reach specialising in mid-market buyouts.
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.
SDC Capital Partners
1
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
SDC Capital Partners is an investment firm that provides a comprehensive range of services to clients. With over 25 years of experience, SDC has established itself as a trusted partner for investors looking to grow their portfolios. The company specializes in private equity, real estate, and structured finance investments, with a focus on long-term value creation.
Prospect Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Prospect Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in smaller lower-middle-market businesses. Since 1998, it has invested in over 160 companies across numerous industries. Their team of experienced investment professionals work closely with management teams to help businesses grow and reach their full potential.
Black Dragon Capital
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boca Raton , FL
Black Dragon Capital is a private equity firm that invests in technology companies. Their team has extensive experience in building and growing businesses in the tech industry and they focus on companies with proven technology and strong management teams. Black Dragon Capital's portfolio includes companies in the sectors of fintech, cybersecurity, and digital media.
BC Partners
3
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, England
BC Partners is an international investment firm that offers select, focused investment strategies. Founded in 1986 as one of the first pan-European buy-out investors, BC Partners has grown and evolved into a leading alternative investment firm, investing principally in larger businesses in Europe and North America through its established network of offices in London, Paris, Hamburg, and New York. BC's strategic offering now includes a European Real Estate Investment platform and a Credit Investment platform that pursues yield and opportunistic investment opportunities primarily in North America.
Spindletop Capital
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Spindletop Capital is an investment firm dedicated to helping businesses grow. They offer a wide range of services, including equity investments, mezzanine financing, and recapitalizations. Their team of experienced professionals is committed to building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional results for their clients.
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.
Pritzker Private Capital
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors.
Kimmeridge
1
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Kimmeridge Energy Management Company is an investment firm that specializes in energy transition and technology. The company is headquartered in New York City and was founded in 2012. Kimmeridge provides capital, operational and technical expertise to businesses in the oil and gas sector that are looking to transition to a low carbon economy.
Graham Allen Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
South Bend , IN
Graham Allen Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in investing in middle-market companies across various industries. With a team of experienced professionals, they provide support to portfolio companies to drive growth and performance. Their unique approach, sector expertise, and proven track record make them a trusted partner in the investment industry.
FFL Partners
3
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
San Francisco,, CA
FFL Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in mid-sized companies across the United States. Since 1997, FFL has invested in more than 80 companies and has raised over $4.5 billion in capital commitments. With a team of experienced investment professionals, FFL is committed to building successful partnerships with its portfolio companies and delivering strong returns to its investors.
Thompson Street Capital Partners
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
St. Louis, MO
TSCP is a global private equity firm that specializes in partnering with and investing in innovative companies. Since 1983, TSCP has helped build some of the world's most successful and enduring businesses by working closely with management teams to create long-term value. With a focus on technology, healthcare, and business services, TSCP has a proven track record of identifying and nurturing high-growth companies.
Shore Capital Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Shore Capital Partners is a private equity firm that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams, with a focus on the healthcare, business services, and real estate industries. With over $1.1 billion in equity capital under management, Shore seeks to invest in companies with unique market positions and strong growth potential. The firm prides itself on its collaborative, hands-on approach to investing, working closely with portfolio companies to drive operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.
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.
Cresta Fund Management
1
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Dallas, TX
Cresta Funds is an investment firm that specializes in providing tailored investment solutions to its clients. They offer a range of investment opportunities across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. With a team of experienced investment professionals, Cresta Funds is committed to helping its clients achieve their financial goals.
Ardian
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Paris, France
Ardian is a world leading private investment house with assets of $150bn managed or advised, in Europe, Americas & Asia.
Sterling Group
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Houston, TX
The Sterling Group is a private equity firm that specializes in buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments. With over 35 years of experience, the company has invested in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and transportation. The Sterling Group is committed to partnering with management teams to drive growth and create value for all stakeholders.
Prairie Capital
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Prairie Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower-middle-market companies. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has a proven track record of providing growth capital, buyout equity, and debt financing to its portfolio companies. Prairie Capital's team of investment professionals work closely with management teams to drive growth and create value for all stakeholders involved.
Permira
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, England
Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm makes long-term majority and minority investments across two core asset classes, private equity and credit.
Cycle Capital Management
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Montreal, Canada
Cycle Capital is a private ClimateTech venture capital investment platform with offices in Montreal and Toronto, and a presence in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Cycle Capital invests across North America, Europe and Asia in growing and commercializing companies that have developed technologies that positively contribute to climate change mitigation by enabling a net-zero transition, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and optimizing resources and processes.
Astatine Investment Partners
1
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Greenwich, CT
Astatine Investment Partners has been investing in and managing infrastructure investments for over 17 years. Previously known as Alinda Capital Partners, the firm was re-branded in April 2022. AIP invests in transportation, digital and utility-related infrastructure in North America and Europe.
American Pacific Group
2
Category
Operational
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Larkspur, CA
American Pacific Group is a private equity firm that invests in growing companies across multiple industries such as healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. Their team of experienced professionals provides strategic and operational support to help companies achieve their full potential.
Vistria Group
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, Illinois
The Vistria Group is building a new kind of private investment firm that seeks to deliver both financial returns and societal impact. It invests in essential industries like healthcare, knowledge and learning, and financial services that deliver value for investors as well as communities, employees, and consumers. The Vistria Group works as a true partner with its portfolio companies, drawing on its deep sector knowledge, operational expertise, unique network, diverse team, and impact orientation to achieve transformational growth.
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