Top Private Equity Firms - Axial

Spindletop Capital is a growth capital investment firm focused on providing expansion capital for commercial stage healthcare companies. Based in Austin, Spindletop is managed by an unrivaled team of investment professionals and advisors with deep operating, technical, and transactional experience. Spindletop Capital invests nationally where it can leverage the organization’s deep experience, broad network and proprietary access to Texas resources to create incremental value for management teams and financing syndicates across all sectors of healthcare including medical devices,…

Founded in 2004, Wheelock Partners is an operator-led private investment firm created to acquire, manage and grow existing New England manufacturing and service businesses. Wheelock is focused on acquiring businesses in a wide range of industries with revenues ranging from $5-50m. We typically take over the day-to-day operations of the acquired business so we prefer businesses with owners nearing retirement.

Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services. The team at Takoda Group is committed to providing the resources necessary to make great companies even better. Takoda is comprised of business managers with over 40 years of business…

Sopris Capital was established in 2002 as a vehicle to invest the capital of Andrew Paul and other partners in exceptional growth companies. Sopris is not a fund in a traditional sense and therefore maintains the flexibility to invest in a wider range of industry groups, company sizes and stages, and types of securities.Investment Criteria Sopris Capital invests opportunistically in small, emerging companies. We generally invest between $1 million and $5 million in the equity of companies that have proven products, market acceptance and a management team that can capitalize on the…

Laidlaw & Company is a full-service investment banking and brokerage firmoffering personalized investment advice and skillful execution to private and public institutions,as well as high net worth individual investors.

Founded in 2007, Origin Investments is a real estate investment firm that acquires office and multifamily properties in eight fast-growing markets: Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Raleigh. With offices in Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and Denver, Origin has regional teams in and around each of its target markets, which gives the firm a competitive advantage in sourcing and managing portfolio investments. Origin has a half-billion dollars in assets under management and has outperformed pro forma on 96% of acquisitions, leading to a 90% investor retention rate.

Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.

B.I.G. Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the software and energy sectors. We have a long-term investment strategy and seek to use our experience and expertise to promote positive and sustainable growth for our portfolio companies. We move quickly when a compelling company comes to our attention.Due diligence will be performed efficiently and thoroughly. The detailed process will include an assessment of management skills, industry and market research as needed, customer interviews, detailed technology assessment, review of financial projections and…

We are entrepreneurial investors who eschew the traditional investment approach in search of opportunity in the small and medium enterprise (SME) landscape. We believe in bringing professional management, new incentive structures, and cutting edge technology to mature businesses and industries.

Vantage Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating small- to medium-sized businesses for the long term. We seek to invest in and partner with existing ownership looking towards retirement, succession or expansion.

J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…

We are currently investing Fund IV, backed by institutional investors and Bedford principals. Our investment strategy is to invest alongside management in established companies that are leaders in their respective markets. We look carefully at the following attributes:Established cash positive business, possessing a sustainable competitive advantage and proprietary products or services with proven market acceptance. Strong core management team with a significant financial commitment and willingness to partner with Bedford in an open and productive manner to build value. Important market…

Angelo, Gordon & Co. is a privately-held registered investment advisor dedicated to alternative investing. The firm was founded in 1988 and currently manages approximately $25 billion. We seek to generate absolute returns with low volatility by exploiting inefficiencies in selected markets and capitalizing on situations that are not in the mainstream of investment opportunities. We creatively seek out new opportunities that allow us to remain a leader in alternative investments. We have expertise in a broad range of absolute return strategies for both institutional and high net worth…

SE Capital is a private investment and acquisition firm which operates as a strategic partner for quality management teams of small and mid-sized companies in select industries.As skilled business builders we know how to recognize compelling market and industry opportunities that others may overlook, and respond to them quickly and thoughtfully with a well-defined strategic vision.As hands-on investment professionals we help develop and arrange supportive, cost-efficient capital structures for improved organizational energy, operational flexibility and profitable growth.As relationship…

Sciens Capital is a private equity firm with a focus on real assets investing. To date it has raised over ~$2.9bn in commitments across multiple sector-specific funds targeting water, transportation, and natural resources. Sciens Water Opportunities Management LLC is the investment advisor to the Sciens Water Opportunities Funds, which have been established to invest exclusively in the North American water and wastewater sector.Sciens' investors include financial institutions, pension funds, private banks, foundations, endowments, family offices and high net worth individuals.

Climate Change Capital is an investment manager and advisory group specialising in the opportunities generated by the global transition to a low carbon economy.It advises and invests in companies that recognise combating global warming is both a necessity and an economic opportunity.CCC manages funds with $1.5 billion of commitments and aims to provide attractive returns to investors, demonstrating the financial opportunity associated with a low carbon economy.CCC has two complementary business groups:Asset Management: CCC develops and manages funds that invest in companies, projects and…

Mianus Capital (“Mianus”) is a boutique private equity firm focused on investing in technology and innovation-driven private companies with robust growth potentials in lower middle market across North America and Asia.We strive for attractive return and long-term success through seeking market-leading niche businesses with identifiable growth opportunities in global healthcare and life science industries.Mianus’ extensive global network of strategic investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts provides us with a unique edge to quickly access new market opportunities and construct…

We founded Rockline Equity specifically to build and invest in profitable companies. Our team has completed more than a dozen transactions throughout the Southwest. We pride ourselves in the quality of our joint-venture partnerships with management teams and owners to deliver results for our companies and investors.

Oak Bay Capital Partners 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, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

We develop partnerships across geographies, markets, individuals, companies, developed and underdeveloped countries. We promote partnerships through geographic involvement to make partnerships succeed.