The Forest Road Company is an operator-led specialty finance platform based in LA with extensive experience across 3 verticals (media & entertainment, web3, renewables). We have two portfolio companies (Vertical and TPC) and have made investments in other notable brands (Levain Bakery, Dame). We have raised funds across the 3 verticals mentioned above and are actively seeking opportunities in renewables and consumer.
Granite Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lowermiddle market manufacturing businesses. Our differentiated approach is hands-on, partnering with owners and management teams to systematically assess and identify underlying value and opportunities to create exceptional enterprise value and returns.We employ our simple but effective tools, called the GSP Process, to quickly identify opportunities of underlying value, plot the path for success with resources, and guide the team in an execution plan where all are aligned.
Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. We are a lasting partner armed with…
Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.
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.
Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.
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…
Founded in 1986, Nautic Partners is a middle-market focused private equity firm and has managed over $2.5 billion of assets over its 28-year history. Nautic primarily targets equity investments of $25 million to $75 million for majority ownership, with a focus on companies with $5 million to $40 million in EBITDA in the business services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Examples of focus sub-sectors for business services and manufacturing include specialty chemicals, specialty coatings, energy services, building products, petrochemical services, petrochemical infrastructure, aerospace…
Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST partners are leaders in their fields and provide strategic and operational insight to our portfolio companies.Together with our CEO1ST partners, we provide the capital, network and resources to enable our portfolio companies to respond to opportunities, grow and succeed.We focus on lower…
WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, founded in 1995, is a middle-market private equity firm that has approximately $3 billion of private equity capital under management. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and add-on acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with top-line support, M&A experience and…
Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…
Corridor Capital is a committed fund providing more than just investment capital to US-based lower middle market companies. We believe we are the most actively engaged lower middle market private equity partner across strategy, operations and finance. Corridor is able to provide an exceptional level of support for our portfolio companies through the combined efforts of our seasoned investment and dedicated in-house operations teams.Through our collaborative, highly active approach, we work alongside management to build the infrastructure and processes necessary to ensure sustainable scalable…
Balmoral is experienced in pursuing investment opportunities involving complex operational or financial challenges. We understand the significant commitment of time, resources, and professional turnaround experience required to unlock value within non-core, under-performing or distressed businesses. Accordingly, Balmoral helps creditors, workout groups, corporations with non-core assets, management teams seeking to buy businesses, ESOP trustees, receivers, company advisors and business-owners by providing equity infusions, acquiring non-core or challenged businesses, and/or recapitalizing…
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…
CapitalWorks is a family-focused private equity firm that encourages knowledgeable investors to partner with us in finding, vetting and owning companies. We acquire lower middle-market companies with earnings of $3 - $9 million in EBITDA and are east of the Rockies. Our investors are primarily successful entrepreneurs and executives who want to contribute to our investment process.
Long Point Capital is a private equity fund with offices in Michigan and New York. With $315 million of capital under management, we focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle market businesses to help them achieve their financial goals, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital, or accommodating generational change. Our leading investor is Masco Corporation, a publicly traded, Fortune 300 Company. Our strategic relationship with Masco differentiates us from other private equity investors in that our portfolio companies have access to certain Masco corporate…
At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…
Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.
Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…
Cairngorm Capital is a specialist private equity investment firm providing capital and management expertise to leading US and UK companies. We invest in private lower mid-market growth companies in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and services industries. We manage $500m of committed capital and typically invest in companies with $2m to $20m EBITDA and the potential for substantial future growth.
