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Frontenac Company

Private Equity Firm
  • 46 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Apr 2018
acquired
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Sep 2017
invested in
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Aug 2017
invested in
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May 2017
invested in

Wellspring Capital Management

Private Equity Firm
  • 35 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Oct 2016
acquired
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Nov 2015
acquired
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Aug 2015
acquired
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Oct 2014
acquired

Azalea Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…
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Nov 2017
invested in
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May 2016
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Mar 2016
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Apr 2015
invested in

Lafayette Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 20 Total Closed Deals
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,…
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
invested in
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Dec 2021
acquired

Corridor Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Mar 2021
acquired
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Mar 2021
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Jan 2019
acquired

CapitalWorks

Private Equity Firm
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
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.
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Sep 2018
acquired
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Jun 2018
acquired
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Dec 2017
acquired
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Feb 2014
acquired

Long Point Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Aug 2013
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Jul 2013
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Jan 2013
acquired
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Sep 2011
acquired

Starboard Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Jun 2015
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Mar 2015
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Oct 2011
acquired
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Jul 2011
invested in

ICV Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1998, ICV Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on making equity investments in America's smaller middle-market companies. ICV seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies with revenues between $25 million and $200 million.ICV targets companies that have a history of stable cash flows and offer the prospect of meaningful growth. These companies are leaders in their markets with highly-defensible positions. They have strong and proven management teams that are eager to invest in their company.ICV Growth Partners was launched in 2009 to…
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Apr 2011
acquired
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Jan 2011
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired

Endeavour Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Sageview Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
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…
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Oct 2013
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Apr 2012
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Dec 2011
invested in
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May 2011
invested in

TGP Investments, LLC

Private Equity Firm
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
TGP Investments manages committed lower middle market private equity funds and our principals have 20 years of successful private equity fund experience. We currently have over $85 million in committed capital under management. TGP makes both control and minority equity investments in partnership with proven managers. We will also consider investing in subordinated debt if we have a meaningful equity investment in a portfolio company. TGP generally seeks to invest between $2 million to $10 million in any individual portfolio company.
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Oct 2016
acquired
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Jul 2010
acquired
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Aug 2009
acquired
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Jul 2006
acquired

Bow River Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…
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May 2015
acquired
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Dec 2013
acquired
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May 2013
acquired
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Feb 2013
acquired

Fort Point Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Fort Point Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in and supports promising, service-oriented companies at the lower end of the middle market and helps them take the next step to accelerate their evolution and growth.
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Jul 2022
acquired
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Jul 2022
acquired
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Mar 2022
acquired

Brighton Partners, LLC

Private Equity Firm
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Brighton Partners is a private equity firm targeting small businesses with $10 to $30 million of revenue. We make control equity investments in profitable companies with significant potential for long-term growth.
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Sep 2020
invested in
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Jan 2020
invested in
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May 2018
invested in

Oroco Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…
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Jan 2019
invested in
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Jan 2019
acquired
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Feb 2018
acquired
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Feb 2017
acquired

Zabel Companies, LLC

Private Equity Firm
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Jul 2020
acquired
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Apr 2019
acquired

Argenta Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Argenta Partners LP is a Dallas-based private equity firm that invests in controlling equity interests of lower middle market companies with the potential for further development and growth. Argenta's investment criteria can be concisely defined as follows: Revenue between $10 million - $125 million EBITDA between $2 million - $10 million Industries of Interest: Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, Transportation and Healthcare. Generally we do not seek investments in businesses with products or services subject to rapid change due to changes in consumer tastes; or in retail, banking, real…
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Sep 2011
acquired
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Jul 2008
acquired
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May 2007
acquired
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Sep 2005
acquired

Agincourt Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Agincourt Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity investment group that invests in high quality middle market companies with enterprise values of $10 million to $50 million. Our primary focus is on the acquisition and recapitalization of companies whose owners wish to have both immediate financial liquidity and also the ability to benefit financially from the future growth of their businesses. Agincourt Capital Partners has great respect for the owners and builders of businesses and all that they have accomplished. We believe that our respectful approach reflects a true…
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May 2014
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Jul 2013
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Dec 2010
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Jul 2008
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Watermill Group

Private Equity Firm
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
The Watermill Group A Strategy Driven Private Equity Firm Since 1978, The Watermill Group and affiliates have acquired, managed, and transformed dozens of companies operating at the crossroads of hazard and opportunity. At the Watermill Group, we apply the craft of strategic planning and implementation to our portfolio companies, helping them to reach their full potential as stable businesses capable of supporting jobs and contributing to their local communities. We pride ourselves in our ability to recognize advantage where others do not. We create value through our unique brand of…
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Aug 2017
acquired
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Jul 2016
acquired
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Jun 2015
acquired
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Feb 2014
acquired

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