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Argosy Private Equity
5
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Wayne, PA
Argosy Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in control investments in lower middle-market companies. They have over $1 billion in committed capital and have completed more than 70 investments throughout their 25-year history. They focus on partnering with strong management teams to drive growth and create long-term value.
EIV Capital
3
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Houston, TX
EIV Capital is an investment management firm that specializes in identifying and investing in energy technology companies. With over 30 years of experience, EIV Capital strives to provide value for its investors by supporting innovative and sustainable energy solutions. The firm's portfolio includes companies developing advanced drilling technologies, renewable energy solutions, and digital oilfield technologies.
Littlejohn & Co
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Greenwich, CT
Littlejohn LLC is a private investment firm founded in 1996 investing in middle market companies across the capital structure. It manages a portfolio of funds with investments across industries, including healthcare, technology, and energy. With a team of experienced professionals, Littlejohn LLC provides its clients with innovative solutions to complex investment challenges.
Partners Group
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Baar, Switzerland
Partners Group Holding AG is a Swiss-based global private equity firm with assets in private equity, private infrastructure, private real estate and private debt.
Roark Capital Group
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Atlanta, GA
Roark Capital is a private equity firm with a focus on investing in franchise and multi-unit businesses. With over $37 billion of equity capital under management, Roark has a significant presence in a wide range of industries including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and business services. Their investment strategy involves partnering with strong management teams to drive long-term growth and profitability.
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.
Alantra Private Equity
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Madrid, Spain
Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.
Align Capital Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Shaker Heights, OH
Align Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm that focuses on lower-middle market companies. They work with business owners and management teams to create value through strategic partnerships and investments. With a team of experienced professionals, Align Capital Partners has a track record of success in helping companies achieve their growth objectives.
American Industrial Partners
3
Category
Operational
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
American Industrial is a leading provider of custom metal fabrication services and industrial products in the United States and Canada. Their innovative solutions and high-quality products have earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and decades of experience, American Industrial is an attractive investment opportunity for firms seeking to invest in the manufacturing sector.
Grain Management
2
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Washington, DC
Grain Management, LLC is a private investment firm that focuses on broadband infrastructure and technology companies that connect the world to the information economy. Founded in 2007, Grain invests exclusively in the telecommunications sector, employing a rigorous, data-based process buoyed by deep industry expertise to identify investment opportunities in key areas of telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber networks, wireless spectrum, and cell towers.
Miura Partners
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Barcelona, Spain
Miura Partners is an independent Private Equity firm founded in Barcelona in 2008, specialized in investing in small & medium-size companies in Southern Europe with a clear focus on innovation and growth.
Renovus Capital Partners
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Wayne, PA
Renovus Capital Partners is a Philadelphia-based private equity firm that focuses on investing in lower-middle-market companies. The firm specializes in partnering with founders and management teams of companies with revenues of up to $50 million, where they are able to provide flexible capital solutions and operational support. Renovus Capital Partners' portfolio is diverse, with investments spanning across various industries including healthcare, business services, education, and more.
Cold Bore Capital
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Cold Bore Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in small-cap buyouts, targeting companies in the lower-middle market. The firm's seasoned leadership team has a track record of success in the industry, making Cold Bore Capital a trusted partner for energy companies seeking growth capital. Cold Bore Capital's unqiue Operations Group is fully staffed by veterans from elite military units, including Navy SEALs, Delta Force, Green Berets, Army Rangers, Air Force PJs/CCTs, Marine Raiders/Force Reconnaissance, Navy SWCC, Strike/Fighter or SOF Aviators, and Navy EOD.
Crossplane Capital
3
Category
Operational
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Dallas, TX
Crossplane Capital is an independent private equity firm that invests in industrial and services businesses in North America. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the team at Crossplane Capital partners with management to drive operational improvement and create long-term value. Their focus on lower-middle market companies makes them a unique player in the private equity industry.
Forgepoint Capital
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Founded in 2015, Forgepoint is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future.
GTCR
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
GTCR is a private equity firm based in Chicago . They specialize in strategic investment in growth companies in healthcare, technology, and other industries. With a team of experienced investment professionals, GTCR has a proven track record of success in partnering with companies to drive growth and create value for stakeholders.
Oakley Capital
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, England
Pan-European investors focused on the mid-market that invests in the technology, consumer, education, and business services sectors.
Resource Capital Partners
2
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Denver, CO
Resource Capital Funds is a mining-focused, global alternative investment firm.
AEA Investors
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
AEA Investors is a private equity firm that specializes in making investments in middle-market companies. With over 50 years of experience, AEA has a proven track record of driving growth and creating value for its portfolio companies. Their team of seasoned investment professionals works closely with management to implement strategic initiatives and achieve long-term success.
Charterhouse Capital Partners
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, United Kingdom
Charterhouse Capital Partners is a London based private equity investment firm focused on investing in European mid-market companies across the services, healthcare, specialised industrials and consumer sectors.
HGGC
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Palo Alto, CA
HGGC is a leading middle-market private equity firm that focuses on investing in growth-oriented businesses. With over $7 billion in cumulative capital commitments, HGGC seeks to partner with management teams to help them achieve their strategic objectives. The firm's team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the industries in which they invest, and they work closely with portfolio companies to drive success and value creation.
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.
Progress Equity Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Denver, CO
Progress Equity Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies. They specialize in creating growth opportunities for businesses in the technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors. The firm's team of experienced professionals work closely with portfolio companies to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and value creation.
White Deer
2
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
N/A
HQ Location
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Calvert Street Capital Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Lutherville, MD
Calvert Street Investment Partners is focused on being a leading private equity and credit firm for the lower middle market.
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