Top Private Equity Funds in Bridgeport

Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…

We are a private investment firm specializing in control and non-control investments of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Since the firm’s founding in 1999 by Jim Andersen, Calvin Neider and Pete Doolittle, Clearview has single-mindedly remained dedicated to investing in and supporting the development of lower middle market companies. Working collaboratively with our portfolio company management teams, we provide targeted strategic and operational assistance, as well as capital, to fuel organic and acquisition growth initiatives.Since inception, the…

Heartwood Partners (formerly Capital Partner, Inc.) was formed in 1982. Since then, its principals have invested in more than seventy five companies. We believe in doing what we say we will do and being patient and disciplined investors who support exceptional management teams as they develop their businesses. On average, we have held our investments for over five years and have supported management through the acquisition of complimentary businesses. As supportive capital partners to exceptional management teams, together we have created substantial value.In January of 2014, we raised our…

We acquire companies that have a dominant position in their niche sub-sectors of B2B services, distribution, highly engineered manufacturing, and industrial/operational technology. We focus on companies or corporate carve-outs based in the US or Canada.We target companies that benefit from many of the leading trends impacting industrial markets including productivity enhancing technology solutions, factory automation, robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), advanced manufacturing and the increasing importance of B2B services.

Charter Oak Equity and its predecessor funds have invested in private equity since 1992. We focus on niche manufacturing, packaging, medical products & services, specialty chemicals, consumer products and financial services companies ranging in size from start up to $150 million enterprise value. To date, over $500 million in control-oriented capital has been invested in 30 portfolio companies through over 50 acquisitions.The general partners average over 10 years of private equity experience having previously worked together at Charter Oak Capital Partners. Prior to joining Charter Oak,…

BHMS Investments, LP is a Westport, CT based private investment firm focused on the North American lower middle-market. Founded in 2010, BHMS invests in a wide variety of control and structured equity opportunities ranging from consolidation strategies to conventional leveraged buyouts. The firm focuses on industries in which it has deep experience and relationships including insurance services and business services broadly (consumer, commercial, professional). BHMS is currently deploying capital from its most recent fund, which it raised in 2024, and focuses on platform investments in the…

Partnering with Management Teams to Drive Transformational GrowthPoint 41 Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm that focuses on attractive, well-structured markets within the specialty industrials and services sectors, and deploys a unique approach that combines sector knowledge, resources, and operational excellence with a systematic process to build companies.

WayPoint is an operationally focused private equity firm purpose-built for the lower middle market with a family office heritage. We are experienced stewards of patient capital, investing in growing businesses that require institutional professionalization and hands-on partnership to unlock future value.Our goal is to support families and founders as they continue to grow, helping them become a leader in their respective market and drive meaningful value for their employees.We focus on businesses between $4-25M of EBITDA in the industrials, business services, and healthcare services sectors.

With $350 million of committed capital under management, Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. We provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and achieve their full potential. At Gemspring, we take a hands-on approach to investing and commit operating and strategic resources to help drive revenue growth and operating efficiencies at each of our portfolio companies. We take smart risks with capital investment and often pursue transformational add-on acquisitions. The goal for each…

About UsSince 1989, L Catterton has made more than 300 investments in leading consumer brands across all segments of the consumer industry. With over $30 billion dedicated to growing middle market companies and emerging high-growth enterprises, we are the largest and most experienced consumer-focused private equity group in the world.How We Foster GrowthOur Operations Team is comprised of in house functional and strategic leaders, our focused team of expert project leaders and associates and an eco-system of partners with expertise in key supplemental functions (e.g. digital, market research,…

Drum Capital is a specialized private equity firm focused on providing diversified and unsyndicated exposure to the North American lower middle markets, through primary fund investments, co-investments and direct investments.

Sageview Capital LP is an investment firm that has raised over $2 billion in capital across two investment vehicles. We are focused on making growth equity investments in small and mid-sized companies. We aim to invest $10-75 million (larger with co-investment from our partners) in growing companies with established products/technologies and business models. We look to have influential minority ownership positions and are flexible in how investments are structured. We have a 25+ year track record, an experienced investment team, and a long-term approach (target hold of three to five years or…

Southfield Capital has been partnering with exceptional, growing companies since 2002. During that time we have invested in over sixty lower middle market businesses, working collaboratively with entrepreneurs to institutionalize and scale their businesses. In Southfield’s Fund II we invested in mission-critical business services companies and have driven value through both organic and acquisition growth. Currently investing out of Fund III, we will continue our strategy of investing in growth-oriented, entrepreneur built business services companies. In addition to Southfield’s…

Arkview Capital, a minority-controlled private equity firm, looks to invest equity capital in minority business enterprises to help meet the growing needs of businesses they supply to and to align with their diverse customer base. Arkview has a flexible investment approach and typically invests $10M-$30M of equity in control and non-control transactions.

NewCastle Partners LLC is a Greenwich, Connecticut based private equity firm. NewCastle Partners seeks to acquire lower middle market companies with a transaction value of $15.0 - $40.0 million; a market historically underserved by experienced equity groups. NewCastle's principals have invested in over 45 middle market companies since 1985. Primary focus is manufacturing and specialty distribution businesses. Typical investments include private company recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and consolidations in a wide range of industry sectors. NewCastle invests in/acquires controlling…

Growth Catalyst Partners is a private equity firm built around the idea that the best investments begin with a vision to build a company that should but does not yet exist — companies developed through hand-picked partnerships. We source nearly all of our investments directly, partnering early with founders and leadership teams to create and scale transformational platform companies in growth sectors. Through targeted M&A, hands-on support, and aligned incentives, we help promising businesses become market leaders.

We are a direct investment PE firm. We tailor our services to each transaction's needs. We are primarily tasked with raising equity investment funds for our contracted client.

Curran Acquisitions is a leading private equity firm specializing in the acquisition of internet and technology related web properties with a specific interest in SaaS and Lead Generation. Other specialties and areas of interest include: Digital Marketing, Website Development, PPC Advertising, SEO, Lead Generation, E-Commerce, Affiliate Sites, Amazon FBA, Info Products, Content Marketing, and Web Hosting.