Top California Private Equity Funds

CerraCap

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CerraCap Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments. With a global reach and headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, the firm targets innovative companies with the potential for global market impact. CerraCap Ventures focuses on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Health, aiming to accelerate the growth of early-stage companies by providing not just capital but also strategic support. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 50 companies, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and driving…

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CIC Capital Partners

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CIC Capital Partners, Ltd. (“CIC”) is a private investment firm focused on investing in small-cap public and private companies, commercial real estate and real estate related assets. CIC pursues investment opportunities through majority investments and outright acquisitions. We invest in a broad range of businesses and real estate assets. CIC has a proven track record of working with existing management teams to maximize the value of the investments we make.  CIC targets the following types of transactionsØ Recapitalization of family run businesses.Ø Acquisitions of…

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Salt Creek Capital

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Salt Creek Capital is a San Francisco Bay-Area based private equity firm that partners with talented operating executives to acquire profitable small businesses across the U.S. Our unique partnership approach and focus on the smaller end of the market sets us apart. As operationally-focused investors, we seek to leverage our experience as entrepreneurs, CEOs, and board members to support management teams in disciplined, ongoing execution and to identify new opportunities to create value.During our 10+ year history, we have completed over 30 transactions, all of which included leadership…

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Twist Capital

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​Twist Capital is a Los Angeles-based investment firm that invests in special situations involving companies active in the technology sector.In today’s volatile market, many technology investors are exclusively long-only and equity-focused. With a creative and nimble mindset, Twist Capital offers distinct investment products that are structured for downside protection and outsized returns.We work with high quality, technology oriented companies that require customized capital solutions based on their unique needs and circumstances. Our proprietary perspectives on trends in specific…

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Beacon Growth Incorporated

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An entrepreneurial and investment firm seeking to acquire and operate a business in the healthcare sector. Beacon Growth Incorporated brings a disciplined investment mindset, a long-term ownership orientation, and a strong interest in partnering with founders who care about legacy, continuity, and sustainable growth. Focused on acquiring a healthcare services business where we can preserve the company’s existing strengths while supporting the next phase of operational and strategic expansion

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Glenbrook Consumer Partners

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LEADERS AND PIONEERS IN CONSUMER GROWTH FINANCING.Glenbrook's partners have invested exclusively in the consumer sector since 1988 and have over 80 years of combined experience financing and building consumer brands. We have spent our entire careers in the consumer sector and have worked closely together for nearly a decade at Rosewood Capital, a private equity firm founded in 1986 and focused on high growth consumer companies.GROWTH HERITAGE AND FOCUS. Our decades of experience investing in and managing rapidly growing consumer brands enables us to anticipate the challenges specific to…

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Plexfield Capital

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I’m an entrepreneur operating a search fund focused on acquiring and growing a small to mid-sized business with a strong foundation and long-term potential. I’m particularly interested in businesses with recurring revenue, loyal customers, and opportunities for operational improvement. My goal is to preserve the company’s legacy while providing hands-on leadership, ensuring a smooth transition and sustainable growth over time.

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Footbridge Partners

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Footbridge Partners invests in exceptional entrepreneurs whose mission is to source, buy and build a market leading company over the long term. We strive to be the capital partner of choice for searchers who desire more collaboration and more alignment with their investors. Having built a big business ourselves through the search fund model, we know what it takes to be successful in search, and we draw upon our experience as both searchers and investors to support the people we partner with. We believe exceptional outcomes are driven by exceptional people working together as a team.

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Axle Point Capital

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Axle Point Capital focuses on making long-term investments in lower middle market companies within aerospace, defense, government services and diversified industrials sectors. Our investment range is $10-$50 million in equity per transaction, aimed at driving significant growth through value creation improvements.

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The Financial Catcher LLC

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Family Office that invests in Mid Market to Large Market Companies. We are Located in Southern Cal. We thrive on the Mid-Large Market Companies that are looking for Liquidation through a cash Out.

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Boosted Ecommerce Inc.

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Congratulations on building an amazing FBA business. Having built many businesses, we know that it is not easy to do it!Now that you have done the hard work, we are interested in buying your FBA business. We are buyers across a variety of verticals and business sizes. No deal is too large or too small.Our team is highly experienced, resulting in a fast and efficient transaction with certainty of close.Boosted is led by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs who have been in your exact situation. This commitment to you is based on our experiences as sellers of businesses.

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HGS Partners

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HGS Partners is an investment firm based in Los Angeles, CA and founded in 2024. Our founders have over 15 years of combined private equity experience, including at Ares Management, LightBay Capital, and Court Square Capital. HGS Partners seeks to partner with entrepreneurial owner-operators to scale their businesses. We are targeting investments in the business and consumer services industries.

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True Blue Partners LLC

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True Blue Partners (TBP) is a private equity firm based in Silicon Valley, California, which invests in companies with $1 - $3M EBITDA. Focused on Enterprise Software, IT services, and tech-enabled services, the team behind TBP has a demonstrated track record of consistent success over the past 20+ years. With offices in San Jose, TBP provides capital and assists portfolio company management teams as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of growth. The firm is actively seeking new portfolio companies. TBP, in collaboration with portfolio company management, provides expertise,…

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Genstar Capital

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Genstar Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm that invests in leading middle-market companies. For over 20 years, we have utilized our deep industry knowledge and extensive executive networks to create value at our companies. Genstar Capital partners with leading industry executives to accelerate growth and profitability at our portfolio companies. Through our in-depth partnerships with management, Genstar Capital provides value-added resources to help each portfolio company achieve its strategic goals.

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Lightbay Capital

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LightBay is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that applies a flexible capital approach to middle market investing. As patient investors, we work alongside our management teams to accelerate and increase investments into growth initiatives to maximize value for the long term.

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AEA Elevate

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AEA Elevate seeks to identify and invest behind disruptive professional services companies – spanning business services, healthcare services, and software – that are transforming traditional models through AI and technology enablement. AEA Elevate focuses on lower-middle market, founder-bootstrapped companies, often as first institutional capital.

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Mammoth Equity Partners

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Overview:Mammoth is a Private Equity firm founded by experienced business owners and successful entrepreneurs. We look for great small and medium sized service businesses to invest in and then manage. Our unique operating perspective differentiates us; we understand the challenges of company transition and the value of partnering with current owners. We will build on their legacy and accelerate company growth.Context:Mammoth seeks situations where a business owner is evaluating the potential to fully retire or scale back their involvement in their business. We expect to achieve a majority…

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Axiom REI

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Axiom REI is a full service real estate private equity firm based out of Beverly Hills, CA. Operating for 45 years with over 1 Million Sq Ft under management, Axiom's edge is its generational approach

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LDV Partners

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At LDV Partners, we’re committed to turning bold ideas into enduring companies. We work side-by-side with visionary founders, offering strategic insight, hands-on support, and the resources needed to accelerate growth. Focused on disruptive technologies, we empower entrepreneurs to reshape industries and create lasting impact.

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GWF Investments

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GWF is a collective of Partner Consultants with over 60 combined years of diverse financial, marketing and business operations expertise who have excelled at the highest levels in their fields and have come together to put their skills to effectively work with ....and for you.

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