We are growth equity, for good. We combine impact investment and operational experience to boost profitable businesses to their next level of success in a post-Covid world. At UpperStage.Capital, we get excited by companies that are trying to make the world a better place. We look for companies that are impactful in community, sustainability, or wellness.
Fire Pit Capital was formed by private equity veterans, business owners and operators and family offices to invest in small businesses located in the Southeast. Backed by committed, patient capital from a number of family offices, Fire Pit Capital was formed with permanence in mind to own durable businesses for the long haul. We are flexible in our approach and will consider creative ways to participate in any ownership transition or be the source of growth capital.
Cohere Capital is a growth focused private equity firm that invests in leading middle-market businesses. We have over 30 years of combined experience investing in and working with growth companies, and we bring that experience to our partnerships with entrepreneurs, management teams, and companies.We take our approach from our name, "Cohere"​, which means being united and consistent. Our firm is founded on that philosophy.Growth is our focus. We help solidify a strong foundation and provide the expertise and capital to achieve the growth plan. While not all growth is linear, we are focused…
CrestLake Partners is a private equity firm based out of New York City. The fund is industry agnostic with a preference for targets in the healthcare, educational, and business services sectors. The fund is backed by institutional investors such as WSC, Anacapa, Mirmar, Aspect Investors, and Next Coast Ventures.www.crestlakepartners.com
The Decatur Group is a private equity firm principally focused on the lower end of the middle market, which we define as companies valued under $100 million. We seek to acquire companies in partnership with management by investing capital on behalf of the firm and our investors. While we are not limited to investing in any particular industry, we are focused on situations requiring a catalyst for growth, or the re-positioning of a company's operations or balance sheet. We seek opportunities where our capital, our strategic input and management's leadership can have a meaningful impact on the…
Liberty Lane Partners is a firm that invests in businesses that can benefit from the operating, financial and transaction experience of its founding principals. We seek to partner with outstanding management teams to generate meaningful growth in value.Liberty Lane Partners focuses on transforming and building successful companies for the long term. Our operating strategies are designed to generate above-market absolute-dollar returns through strategic realignment, organic growth initiatives, cash flow management and acquisitions.Liberty Lane Partners is a private equity investment firm…
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that makes non-control investments in profitable middle-market companies, allowing company owners and their management teams to retain controlling interest in their business after we invest. Cyprium can provide any combination of equity or subordinated debt giving us non-traditional flexibility in structuring transactions as well as increasing our certainty of close.Cyprium, through the experience of its partners as well as through its Advisory Council members, strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition,…
Established in 2009 and based in Brussels, Syntagma invests in companies that can benefit from our hands-on operational expertise to accelerate growth and improve performance for the benefits of their employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders.Syntagma’s Partners have deployed €1.1 billion in over 40 companies with revenues in excess of €4 billion and employing over 11,000 people worldwide. Our team has successfully carved-out businesses from public and private companies, among others, Solvay, Tessenderlo, Ashland, Clariant, Tyco International, Smurfit Kappa, ADT and Getronics.As…
At Zachary Fund, we leverage our profound experience and sharp industry insights to invest in diverse sectors including software, logistics, renewable energy, construction, health care, etc. Our commitment extends to investing our capital globally, where we mentor and guide businesses toward successful IPOs in the US. Our seasoned team is not merely a provider of capital but a strategic ally in the journey of transformative change, ensuring that companies in our portfolio can realize their full potential, innovate, and ascend to leadership positions in their field.
Junction Capital Partners invests in infrastructure assets across industries, with a primary focus on control-oriented growth investments.​The team has 100+ years of investment experience, with a skillset of asset development, understanding of commodity flows and an ability to commercialize assets to create long term value.​Junction makes equity investments, with a target size of less than $150 million.
Capitala Group is an asset management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity capital to lower- and middle-market businesses throughout North America for over twenty years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested over $2.2 billion into small businesses and strives to make an impact through responsible investing and a unified mission to support social impact initiatives. We seek to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for success.
Degen Capital is a private equity firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Euclid Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium sized businesses. We plan to work closely with the companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Antarctica Capital, LLC, an international private equity firm headquartered in New York. Antarctica’s investment focus is on private markets, infrastructure and real assets within our target sectors and the creation of permanent capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus. Antarctica’s long-term capital and sourcing model, in conjunction with its vertically integrated asset management and investment platforms, uniquely positions the firm to structure transactions that maximize long-term value for both investors and portfolio companies.
Sandkey Capital's affiliated investment vehicles have impressive long term track records, committed capital under management, and extensive operational, strategic, and financial expertise across a number of different industry verticals. Industries of interest, deal size range / check size per transaction, and approach vary among our various funds.Our lower middle market focus are in the consumer products, retail, manufacturing and business services industries. Our approach is to back businesses in transition- entrepreneur-led businesses (succession issues, growth challenged, growth oriented),…
Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…
Founded in 2006 and focused on investing in closely-held, lower middle market companies for over 15 years, Tecum is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on U.S. based companies. Operating out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we have an experienced team of 13 investment professionals that have invested over $1 billion in over 130 platform and add-on acquisitions on behalf of a highly seasoned group of institutional investors, including some of the leading financial institutions, pension funds, and endowments along with high net-worth family offices and individual investors.Tecum currently…
Merak Group is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
WaveRider Partners is a capital allocator specializing in partnering with management teams to unlock value-creation opportunities. We believe that aligning interests around a clearly defined execution strategy is a roadmap for success. When combined with focused efforts to drive a healthy culture, great outcomes are possible. We look for management teams to partner with that have these critical elements. The opportunities that are interesting to us have outsized growth prospects and industry tailwinds that can be expected to bolster the company’s set of opportunities.