Clayton Dubilier & Rice

4

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)[1] is an American private equity company. It is one of the oldest private equity investment firms in the world. Founded in 1978, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $30 billion in approximately 90 businesses, representing a broad range of industries with an aggregate transaction value in excess of $140 billion. Approximately half of CD&R's investments have involved corporate divestitures.

Clearhaven Partners

1

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Clearhaven Partners is an investment firm that prides itself on providing unparalleled service to its clients. With a focus on middle-market companies, Clearhaven Partners has a proven track record of creating value for its investors. Their team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results through a collaborative and transparent approach.

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.

ClearLight Partners

2

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Newport Beach, CA

ClearLight Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2000 that invests in and develops North American companies. The company specializes in providing long-term capital, strategic support, and operating guidance to businesses with strong growth potential. ClearLight's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as consumer, healthcare, and industrial.

Clearview Capital

3

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Stamford, CT

Clearview Capital is a private equity firm that invests in and collaborates with North American companies. With over two decades of experience, their team of professionals aim to drive long-term, sustainable growth for their portfolio companies. Clearview Capital leverages its extensive industry knowledge and operational expertise to create value and achieve business objectives.

Cohere Capital

1

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Cohere Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in growth-focused companies. With a focus on partnering with exceptional management teams, Cohere Capital provides strategic and operational support to help companies reach their full potential. The firm has a proven track record of creating long-term value and delivering strong returns for investors.

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.

Compass Group Equity Partners

3

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

St. Louis, MO

CGEP is a leading investment firm that specializes in Electronic Manufacturing, Process and Industrial Automation, Food Ingredients, Life Science/Healthcare Services and Veterinary Hospital Management. Markets of interest include Tech-Enabled Credentialing, Advanced Materials, Business Process Outsourcing, Logistics, and Renewable Energy investments.

Concentric Investment Partners

2

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Raleigh, NC

Concentric Partners is an investment firm that specializes in private equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. Their team of experienced professionals provides customized solutions to meet the unique needs of their clients. With a focus on long-term value creation and strategic growth, Concentric Partners is a trusted partner for investors seeking to maximize their returns.

Connor Capital SB

1

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Connor Capital is a private investment partnership focused on investing in transportation and transportation-related companies. The firm pursues a variety of transaction structures, including growth capital investments, secondary purchases, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations

Constitution Capital Partners

2

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Constitution Capital, with offices in Boston and New York, is a leading alternative asset manager focused on private equity and private credit.

Coral Tree Partners

1

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Coral Tree is an investment management firm that aims to provide sustainable and responsible investment solutions to institutional and individual clients. With a focus on long-term value creation, the firm offers customized portfolios tailored to the unique needs of each client. Coral Tree's team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering transparent, reliable, and innovative investment strategies.

Corbel Capital Partners

1

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Corbel Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in providing strategic capital to growth-focused companies in various sectors. With a team of experienced professionals, they work closely with management teams to help drive the growth and success of their portfolio companies. Corbel Capital Partners also provides flexible and creative financing solutions to meet the unique needs of their clients.

CORE Industrial Partners

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Chicago, IL

CORE Industrial Partners, with offices in Chicago, Austin, and Cleveland, is a private equity firm investing in North American lower middle-market manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services businesses.

Corridor Capital

3

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Los Angeles, CA

Corridor Capital is a private equity investment firm that specializes in acquiring and growing lower-middle-market businesses. The company partners with existing management teams to help businesses reach their full potential through operational improvements, strategic planning, and growth initiatives. With a team of experienced professionals and a track record of successful investments, Corridor Capital is a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth and stability.

Corsair Capital

4

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Corsair Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in making control investments in companies across the financial services, aerospace, and defense industries. They focus on strategic and operational improvements, which have resulted in significant growth and value creation for their portfolio companies. With a team of experienced professionals, Corsair Capital is committed to delivering long-term results for their investors.

Cortec Group

4

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Cortec Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in partnering with owners and managers of middle-market companies. With over $2.0 billion of capital under management, Cortec has invested in more than 100 companies over the past 20 years and has helped its portfolio companies drive growth and improve performance. The firm seeks to invest in businesses that have attractive growth prospects, a strong market position, and solid management teams.

Cotton Creek Capital

1

Category

Operational

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Austin, TX

Cotton Creek Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in partnering with small to middle-market companies. Their team of experienced professionals provides strategic guidance and operational support to help businesses achieve their growth objectives. With a focus on long-term value creation, Cotton Creek Capital takes a collaborative approach to investing that prioritizes the success of their portfolio companies.

Court Square

4

Category

Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Court Square Capital is a growth investor focused on the U.S. middle market primarily investing in the business services, healthcare, general industrial, and technology and telecommunications sectors.

Cove Hill Partners

2

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Boston, MA

Cove Hill Partners is an investment company that focuses on partnering with management teams to build successful businesses and to create long-term value for their investors. They specialize in providing active support for businesses in consumer, technology, and industrial industries. With a dedicated team of experienced professionals, Cove Hill Partners is committed to delivering exceptional results for their clients.

CREO Capital Partners

1

Category

Growth Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Denver, CO

Creo Capital Partners is an investment firm that specializes in providing investment solutions for businesses. With a team of experienced professionals, they focus on creating customized investment plans that cater to the specific needs of their clients. Their approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the market and a commitment to achieving long-term growth for their clients.

Crest Rock Partners

4

Category

Lower Middle Market

Geography

North America

HQ Location

Denver , CO

Crestrock Partners is an investment management firm based in Denver, Colorado. Their team of experienced professionals strives to deliver superior investment returns through a disciplined approach to investing. Crestrock invests in Software, Technology, Business Services and Industrial companies.

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.

Crestview Partners

1

Category

Private Equity

Geography

North America

HQ Location

New York, NY

Crestview is a leading private equity firm focused on the middle market. With a team of seasoned professionals and a flexible investment approach, Crestview partners with management teams to create value in their portfolio companies. Since its inception in 2004, Crestview has invested in 50 companies across a broad range of industries, including financial services, energy, and media.

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.