Source Capital

Source Capital is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in providing flexible equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies across a broad range of industries in the United States. Since its founding in 2002, the firm has closed more than 150 investments, employing a patient, long-term approach to value creation. Their investment strategy centers around collaborative partnerships with entrepreneurs, founders, private equity investors, and independent sponsors seeking a hands-on capital partner.

The firm's investment focus spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, business services, industrial, financial services, media, telecommunications, energy, education, transportation, retail, real estate, hospitality, and manufacturing. Source Capital targets investments ranging from $8 million to $30 million per transaction, primarily in growth and buyout stages. Their geographical focus is on the United States, aiming to support companies with significant growth potential.

Source Capital's approach is founded on three core principles: focused expertise, tailored solutions to fuel growth, and forging long-lasting partnerships. They emphasize a collaborative and creative approach when structuring investments to ensure each company enjoys the strategic and financial resources necessary to accelerate growth. The firm has a value-added investing approach that brings patient capital focused on long-term value creation, collaborative partnerships, and strategic and operational resources to its portfolio companies.

In June 2024, Source Capital successfully closed on $315.5 million in commitments for its fifth investment fund, reaching its hard cap target. The fund was licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) by the U.S. Small Business Administration and began investing in June 2024, with three investments closed to date. This success reflects the trust and confidence investors place in Source Capital's team and strategy, highlighting their commitment to driving growth in domestic small businesses and expanding new ownership opportunities for their employees.