MSouth Equity Partners

MSouth Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm that provides equity capital and expertise to support management teams in acquisitions and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies typically valued between $25 and $250 million. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm invests primarily in the Southeastern United States, focusing on management buyouts in sectors where they have significant investment, management, and transactional experience. Their investment strategy aims to increase operating cash flow through growth initiatives and active ownership, partnering with experienced management teams to create value.

Founded in 2007, MSouth has raised over $2.2 billion across four funds. The firm is the successor to Cravey, Green & Wahlen, which was established in 1984. Each partner brings extensive experience in acquiring and successfully growing businesses, contributing to the firm's long and successful investment record.

MSouth's portfolio includes companies in various industries such as business services, healthcare, niche manufacturing, media and telecommunications, and specialty distribution. The firm targets investments in companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $250 million, focusing on those with $5 million to $30 million in EBITDA. Their approach emphasizes partnering with proven management teams to drive growth and value creation.