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CVC Capital Partners
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
CVC is a global alternative investment manager focused on private equity, secondaries and credit with a global network of 25 local offices.
Great Hill Partners, L.P.
5
Category
Growth Equity
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Great Hill Partners is a private equity firm targeting investments in software, healthcare, media, financial technology, digital infrastructure, and digital commerce sectors.
Marlin Equity Partners
3
Category
Operational
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Los Angeles , CA
Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm founded in 2005 with over $7.5 billion of capital under management and has completed over 170 acquisitions. Marlin's mission is to create long-term value for their portfolio companies by investing in strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements.
MidOcean Partners
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
MidOcean Partners is a New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity and alternative credit investments. Since its inception in 2003, MidOcean Private Equity has targeted investments in high-quality middle-market companies in the consumer and business services sectors. MidOcean Credit was launched in 2009 and currently manages a series of alternative credit strategies, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and customized separately managed accounts.
Roc Partners
2
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
Asia
HQ Location
Sydney, Australia
Founded in 1996, ROC Partners is an asset management firm based in Sydney, Australia. The firm prefers to invest in growth-stage companies through buyouts.
Eureka Equity Partners
4
Category
Lower Middle Market
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Philadelphia, PA
Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies. With over 100 years of combined experience, their team has a proven track record of success in partnering with management teams to drive growth. Eureka seeks to identify companies that have a clear path to market leadership and partner with their management teams to accelerate growth and build long-term value.
Garnett Station Partners
3
Category
Operational
Geography
North America
HQ Location
New York, NY
Garnett Station is a principal investment firm with targeting companies in food & beverage, health & wellness, automotive and business services.
IK Investment Partners
4
Category
Private Equity
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, England
IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK.
NGP Energy Capital Management
2
Category
Infrastructure
Geography
North America
HQ Location
Dallas, TX
NGP Energy Capital Management is a premier investment firm that specializes in natural resources. With over two decades of experience, the firm prides itself on its ability to identify new opportunities and create value for its investors. NGP Energy has a global reach and is committed to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development.
TDR Capital
5
Category
Middle Market
Geography
Europe
HQ Location
London, United Kingdom
TDR Capital LLP is a British private equity firm with over €15 billion of assets under management that was founded in 2002
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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