Akoya Capital Partners LLC

Akoya Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm that focuses on creating and nurturing partnerships between management teams and capital to drive growth and operational improvements in lower-middle-market companies across the United States. The firm specializes in sectors such as specialty chemicals, consumer foods, professional information services, and consumer products. Akoya Capital Partners seeks to invest in companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $200 million and a minimum EBITDA of $4 million. They typically invest in privately owned businesses, especially family-owned or multi-generational companies, that are experiencing growth-related constraints and have the potential for significant annual earnings growth through a combination of revenue growth and operational improvements. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with management teams to develop and execute industry sector acquisition strategies that deliver measurable value for all stakeholders. Akoya Capital Partners is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to fostering long-term partnerships and driving sustainable growth in their portfolio companies. Their investment philosophy centers on quality over quantity, focusing on fundamentally healthy companies and avoiding distressed or turnaround situations. The firm also considers add-on acquisitions to its portfolio companies, with no size requirements for such investments. Akoya Capital Partners is committed to being a different kind of partner, emphasizing a people-first approach and long-term collaboration to achieve success. They have a track record of 46 transactions closed, 9 exits, and a transaction value of $1 billion since 2011. The firm's leadership includes founder and managing partner Max DeZara, who brings personal experience as an entrepreneur to the firm, and managing directors such as Liz Dominick, Don Kremin, and Pat Riley, each with extensive industry experience in their respective sectors. Akoya Capital Partners' approach is characterized by a focus on nurturing companies, cultivating transformation and growth, and building lasting partnerships with business owners and management teams. Their commitment to quality and long-term success is reflected in their investment criteria and the sectors they target, aiming to create significant, measurable value for management, partners, and shareholders.