Centerfield Capital Partners

Centerfield Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in providing subordinated debt and equity capital to lower middle-market companies, focusing on supporting management teams in achieving their growth objectives. With over 25 years of experience, the firm has raised more than $1 billion across six funds and has made 110 platform investments. Centerfield partners with equity sponsors, independent sponsors, business owners, and management teams to build companies and create value. The firm emphasizes a flexible approach and holistic solutions, investing in both junior capital and control equity to support growth and legacy preservation. Centerfield's team is committed to responsible investing, considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors during due diligence and monitoring post-transaction. The firm's guiding principles include maturity, responsiveness, integrity, and hard work, aiming to leave a positive footprint across the communities and businesses they invest in.

Centerfield Capital Partners' investment strategy focuses on providing capital to finance acquisitions, effect changes in ownership, and support growth. The firm typically invests in companies with annual revenues between $15 million and $100 million and EBITDA of $4 million to $15 million. Their investments range from $7 million to $35 million, targeting industries such as manufacturing, business services, consumer products and services, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, transportation and distribution, aerospace, and specialty chemicals. The firm does not engage in early-stage or developmental-stage businesses, public companies, or turnaround and distressed situations.

The firm's portfolio includes companies across various sectors, reflecting its broad industry experience and national footprint. Centerfield's approach is grounded in shared values, aiming to transform businesses and create value through partnerships with management teams and owners of established businesses. The firm's commitment to integrity and responsible investing is integral to its fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring that ESG-related risks are proactively understood and addressed in all phases of the investment process.