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Top Private Equity Firms in New York - Axial

Below is a list with information on 108 Top Private Equity Firms in New York. The Top Private Equity Firms in New York listed in this Directory include data about the firm's M&A activities in the lower middle market. Click here to learn about joining Axial as a member to connect with more Top Private Equity Firms in New York like these. Whether you’re looking to sell a business, raise capital, or find your next investment opportunity, Axial can help connect you with the right deal partner at the right time.

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JLL Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
JLL Partners is a leading private equity firm with a 34-year track record of transforming businesses through its operational and financial expertise. JLL Partners is dedicated to partnering with companies that it can fundamentally help build into market leaders through a combination of strategic mergers and acquisitions, market repositioning, and product and service line expansion. The JLL team is comprised of investment professionals and operating partners with extensive experience in portfolio company management, transaction structuring, capital markets, and business development. The firm…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2022
acquired
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Oct 2022
acquired
Investor
Nov 2021
acquired
Investor
Feb 2018
acquired

Kuzari Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2016
acquired
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Oct 2014
invested in
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Jan 2014
provided debt financing to
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Sep 2013
acquired

Arsenal Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 31 Total Closed Deals
Arsenal Capital Partners is a specialized private equity firm with a deep focus in two sectors, Specialty Industrials and Healthcare. Since its founding in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds of approximately $5.3 billion. Arsenal has completed more than 150 transactions, including platform portfolio companies and follow-on acquisitions. Arsenal specializes in the Specialty Industrials and Healthcare sectors due to their attractive growth trends, large number of technology and innovation-rich companies, and opportunities to create value-added solutions. Arsenal…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
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May 2022
invested in
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May 2022
invested in
Investor
Nov 2020
acquired

Branford Castle Partners, L.P. Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Headquartered in New York City and with a portfolio across the United States, Branford is a pre-eminent private market investor. We are focused on working with already strong companies that typically have under $200MM in sales. Since Branford’s founding in 1986, our mission has been to work with these companies to maximize their potential, both in terms of strengthening operations and facilitating growth.
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

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”), established in 1985 and based in New York, makes control equity investments in North American middle-market companies. Currently investing capital from Fund VI with $1.4 billion of total commitments. Targeted, sub-sector focused strategy with intensive operational focus driven by on-the-ground portfolio company “Accelerators” in addition to Operating Partners. We differentiate ourselves by applying the global resources, brand, and capabilities of Morgan Stanley to the middle-market. 
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
Oct 2012
invested in
Investor
Apr 2012
acquired
Investor
Dec 2011
invested in

Soundcore Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Our strategy is to partner with exceptional management teams and create long-term value for our investors through a combination of operational improvements, internal growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. We are particularly interested in businesses whose management team members and / or selling shareholders wish to have a meaningful ownership stake in the newly acquired enterprise.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2019
acquired
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Oct 2018
acquired
Investor
Feb 2017
acquired
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Sep 2016
acquired

Sidereal Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Sidereal Capital Group is a private equity firm that invests in small and lower middle-market companies operating within niche segments of Specialty Manufacturing and Industrial Services.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2018
acquired
Investor
Sep 2015
acquired
Investor
Nov 2013
acquired

VSS Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 63 Total Closed Deals
VSS is a leading private equity investment firm that invests in the healthcare, business services and education industries.• 30+ years of experience and have managed over $4B in aggregate capital commitments across 8 funds• Investments in 99 portfolio companies, with over 600 add-on acquisitions • VSS invests in businesses that are well-positioned for sustainable growth• Flexible capital solutions, from debt to equity, for a wide range of corporate and shareholder uses • Assists company management teams, boards and financial sponsors in effective strategic initiatives • Leverages…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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May 2023
invested in
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Jan 2023
acquired

Nexphase Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 38 Total Closed Deals
NPC is a thematic and operationally-focused private equity firm that partners with founder-owned companies that have reached a growth inflection point and are seeking a value-added partner to help navigate the ‘Next Phase’. NPC specializes in three distinct sectors: Consumer, Healthcare, and Software & Services. NexPhase was formed in 2016 by the former principals of Moelis Capital Partners.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Jul 2022
acquired
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Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired

Bregal Sagemount Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
See www.sagemount.com for full portfolio and further informationBregal Sagemount is focused on investing in and acquiring growth companies in the tech-enabled services and software spaces. We have a specific mission to back recurring-revenue businesses with strong unit economics that are propelled by strong sector tailwinds.We are investing out of our $2.6 billion Fund IV raised in 2022.We spend 100% of our time in the growth economy. We are domain experts in the investments we target. When we seek to have a meaningful conversation with a company, it is only after we have identified it as a…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

GenNx360 Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
GenNx360 is a private equity firm driving value through Operational Engagement and Investment Excellence.We invest exclusively in North America-based business-to-business middle market industrial services and manufacturing companies in fragmented markets having structural tailwinds and sustainable competitive advantages in sectors we know well. We provide the talent and expertise of our in-house operational talent and the expertise and transaction experience of our investment team. Together, we accelerate value creation.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2020
acquired
Investor
Dec 2019
acquired
Investor
Sep 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

GreyLion Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market. We seek to partner with existing owners and management teams across the Industrial, Healthcare, Software and Services sectors to deliver capital in tailored and flexible minority and control structures. GreyLion invests $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. We currently manage private equity funds with aggregate commitments of $1.9 billion.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

NorthCurrent Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
NorthCurrent Partners is a private equity firm that partners with and grows American businesses through majority investments and acquisitions. As the extension of a family office, we bring certainty, flexibility, and speed to our transactions and investment partnerships. Our long-term investment horizon means we make decisions best suited for growth and value creation, including continued investments in the business. Alongside years of experience executing transactions and working with company leaders, we are supported by seasoned operators and successful entrepreneurs.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jul 2024
acquired
Investor
Jul 2024
acquired
Investor
Apr 2024
acquired
Investor
Apr 2024
acquired

ZS Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a private equity firm engaged in making long-term investments in successful middle-market companies. Since 1985, we have focused on transactions that provide liquidity to business owners while enabling them to maintain a significant ownership stake and keep their company independent. Our strengths are understanding the objectives of business owners, structuring transactions that respond to those objectives, and being constructive partners to help increase the value of the businesses in which we invest.We look for a handful of important characteristics in a potential investment…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Dec 2016
acquired
Investor
Jul 2016
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
invested in

AUA Private Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
AUA Private Equity is an operationally-focused lower-middle market investment firm currently managing approximately $450 million of assets under management*. The team is led by Andy Unanue, former COO of Goya Foods, Inc. (founded by the Unanue family), the largest and most successful Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, and is complemented by Partners Steven Flyer and David Benyaminy, who bring over 22 years of proven private equity expertise, deep sector insight, and a wealth of longstanding relationships.
Most Recent Transactions
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Mar 2023
acquired
Investor
Sep 2021
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired

Metalmark Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Metalmark targets middle-market companies, seeking to build long-term value through active and collaborative partnerships with business owners, founders and executives.We invest primarily in privately held companies with a significant strategic footprint and growth objective in the North American market.Metalmark is a patient and diligent partner intent on building long-term enterprises.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired
Investor
Jul 2015
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Star Mountain Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Star Mountain Capital, founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, is an asset management platform focused exclusively on the U.S. Lower Middle-Market. Leveraging its unique and differentiated "Collaborative Ecosystem" of partner fund managers and senior advisers across the United States, Star Mountain is a value-added capital provider to small businesses. Supported by some of the world's most sophisticated individual and institutional investors, Star Mountain looks to work with established small and medium-sized businesses unable to access the capital markets for their capital needs.Star Mountain…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

New Heights Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
New Heights Capital is a NYC-based private equity investment firm focused exclusively on buyouts and recapitalizations of profitable, lower middle market companies. Our firm is comprised of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors whose careers have been dedicated to working with privately-held businesses across a wide range of industries in the lower middle market. The mission of New Heights Capital is to build value by investing in people dedicated to growing exceptional niche companies. The foundation is a partnership with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs. We approach…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Queens Court Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Queens Court is a private investment firm with a track record of success in building championship-winning companies across multiple proprietary platforms.Queens Court is an “operator-first” investment firm, and we have built companies and organizations at the founder level with entrepreneurial DNA in our heritage.The Queens Court team specializes in providing creative capital solutions to complex special situations. We specialize in time-of-essence transactions where speed and certainty of close are paramount.We provide capital, financial expertise, and deep operating experience to…
Most Recent Transactions
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Mar 2023
acquired
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
invested in
Investor
Apr 2020
acquired

Endicott Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Endicott Capital (formerly known as Endicott Growth Equity Partners) invests exclusively in technology-enabled, B2B information services companies that provide critical data and analytical tools to a wide range of sectors and end-markets.We provide a combination of deep operational, business-building experience, and extensive investment expertise that spans three decades. Endicott is committed to integrity, transparency and partnership investing.Our investment team is led by four partners – Mike Chinn, Wayne Goldstein, Will Pappas and Rob Usdan – who bring complementary skills, a long…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2022
acquired
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Mar 2022
acquired

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