Livingbridge

5

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

Europe

HQ Location

London, United Kingdom

Livingbridge is a mid-market private equity firm launched in 1995.Headquartered in London, the firm also has offices in, Melbourne, Australia and Boston, US.

DigitalBridge Group

5

Category

Infrastructure

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boca Raton, FL

DigitalBridge is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure. As an Infrastructure Partner to the Digital Economy, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional investors across five key verticals: data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure.

Bow River Capital

5

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Denver, CO

Bow River Capital is an investment firm that provides capital and strategic support for lower middle-market companies. The firm has a diversified portfolio of investments in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and business services. Bow River Capital's team of experienced professionals works closely with its portfolio companies to drive growth and create long-term value.

Blackstone

5

Category

Private Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Blackstone Inc. is an American alternative investment management company based in New York City. Blackstone's private equity business has been one of the largest investors in leveraged buyouts in the last three decades, while its real estate business has actively acquired commercial real estate.

Berkshire Partners

5

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Berkshire Partners is a Boston-based investment firm with 35 years of experience that has made over 135 private equity investments and actively collaborates with management teams to foster growth.

Tailwind Capital

5

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm helping middle market services businesses grow through a close partnership with management and an intense focus on catalyzing change. The firm invests in North American companies in large and growing end-markets, including Infrastructure Services, Supply Chain and IT Services.

L Catterton

5

Category

Private Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Greenwich, CT

A consumer-focused private equity investment firm focusing on consumer products and services, e-commerce, healthcare companies, and more.

Hastings Equity Partners

5

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Hastings Equity Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower-middle-market companies. Their team has extensive experience in the energy, industrial, and business services sectors. With a focus on growth-oriented businesses, Hastings Equity Partners is committed to providing tailored solutions and strategic guidance to help their portfolio companies succeed.

DIF Management

5

Category

Infrastructure

Geography

Europe

HQ Location

Schiphol, North-Holland

DIF Capital Partners is a leading global independent fund manager, with over €15 billion of assets under management across nine closed-end infrastructure funds and several co-investment vehicles. DIF Capital Partners invests in greenfield and operational infrastructure assets located primarily in Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

Clearlake Capital Group

5

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Santa Monica, CA

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is a private equity firm founded in 2006 that focuses on the technology, industrial and consumer sectors.

25

Alpine Investors

5

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

San Francisco, CA

Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services.

24

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe

5

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

WCA is a leading global investment management firm. They offer a range of investment solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. With a team of experienced professionals, WCA has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional results and providing unparalleled client service.

23

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.

22

The Riverside Company

5

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm. With over 30 years of experience, its team of experts has helped businesses grow and thrive. The company has over 200 investments and offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, providing a diverse range of investment opportunities.

21

Palatine Private Equity

5

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

Europe

HQ Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Palatine is a private equity company founded in 2005 with offices in Manchester, London and Birmingham

20

KKR

5

Category

Private Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions.

19

Energy Impact Partners

5

Category

Infrastructure

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Energy Impact Partners is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future.

18

TA Associates

5

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, Massachusetts

TA is a leading global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable companies. Since 1968, they have invested in more than 560 companies across their five target industries – technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer, and business services. Leveraging their deep industry expertise and strategic resources, they collaborate with management teams worldwide to help high-quality companies deliver lasting value.

17

Platte River Equity

5

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Denver, CO

Platte River Equity is a private equity firm that specializes in making investments in lower middle-market companies. They possess a unique combination of industry expertise, operational excellence, and a deep network of relationships to help portfolio companies achieve their full potential.

16

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

Energy Capital Partners Management

5

Category

Infrastructure

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Summit, NJ

ECP is an investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency & reliability assets.

14

Apollo Global Management

5

Category

Private Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Apollo Global Management is a private equity firm specializing in investments in credit, private equity and real estate markets.

13

Abris Capital Partners

5

Category

Middle Market

Geography

Europe

HQ Location

Warsaw, Poland

Abris Capital Partners is the independent private equity fund manager based in Central Europe that manages €1.3bn of capital across three funds, dedicated to control stakes and equity tickets of €30m-€80m

12

TZP Management Associates

5

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Founded in 2007, TZP Group is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower-middle market Technology & Business Services and Consumer Products & Services companies in the United States and Canada.

11

NorthEdge Capital

5

Category

Middle Market

Geography

Europe

HQ Location

Birmingham, UK

NorthEdge Capital is middle-market private equity firm that manages private equity funds aimed at lower-mid market buy-out and development capital transactions.