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McCarthy Capital

North America, Nebraska, United States, Omaha

Description

McCarthy Capital is a private equity firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in control and significant minority investments within the lower middle market. Established in 1986, the firm distinguishes itself by partnering closely with founders, families, and management teams, aiming to be a value-added partner rather than just a capital provider. Their strategy emphasizes long-term growth and operational improvements across their portfolio companies, focusing on building sustainable value.

The firm targets companies with enterprise values typically ranging from $20 million to $250 million. Within these targets, McCarthy Capital's equity investments generally fall between $15 million and $75 million. This flexible approach allows them to support a diverse range of businesses seeking growth capital, recapitalizations, or buyouts. Their sector focus is broad, encompassing business services, consumer products, healthcare, industrials, and software, reflecting a diversified investment strategy designed to capitalize on various market opportunities.

With a history spanning over three decades, McCarthy Capital has demonstrated a consistent track record in the private equity landscape. Since its inception, the firm has successfully completed over 100 platform investments, showcasing its extensive experience and network within the lower middle market. Furthermore, McCarthy Capital has raised over $1.5 billion of committed capital across eight private equity funds, underscoring its financial strength and investor confidence. Their commitment to fostering strong relationships and providing strategic guidance remains central to their investment philosophy, aiming to drive growth and create value for their partners.

Investor Profile

McCarthy Capital has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 88% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $15M – $75M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (76%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Seed (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series B (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (97%)
  • Canada (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Telecommunications
  • Email
  • Unified Communications
  • Retail
  • Real Estate
  • Food And Beverage
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does McCarthy Capital frequently co-invest with?

INCapital Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
AA
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Globalive
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Ludlow Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Co-Investments: 1
M25
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
IN
North America, Nebraska, United States, Lincoln
Co-Investments: 2
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Emil Capital Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 1
HD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by McCarthy Capital?

Progressive Dental

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Progressive Dental is a marketing company dedicated to dental practice growth.

DentalMarketingSocial Media Marketing
Private EquityMay 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Critical Response Group

Hopewell, New Jersey, United States

Critical Response Group uses technology and training techniques to improve public safety.

ConsultingPublic SafetySecurityTraining
Series UnknownMay 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $49,000,000
WIT

New York, New York, United States

WIT is the best-in-class digital activation platform that powers some of the most exciting, turnkey experiences in sports and entertainment.

AdvertisingContestsDigital MarketingMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaSoftware
Series AFeb 14, 2024
Workshop

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Workshop is an internal communications platform that offers employee communication and internal marketing services.

EmailSoftwareUnified Communications
Series ANov 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Aplós

Miami, Florida, United States

Aplós creates a bold and aromatic non-alcoholic spirit that offers a sophisticated new way to unwind.

Food and Beverage
Series AJun 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Spreetail

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Spreetail is a global ecommerce accelerator that provides manufacturers with logistics and channel management.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyLogisticsRetailSoftware
Private EquityFeb 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $208,000,000
zLinq

Denver, Colorado, United States

zLinq is a company that offers strategic communications management services.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information TechnologyTelecommunications
Series BNov 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
WellnessLiving Systems

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

WellnessLiving is a revolutionary all-in-one business management SaaS solution for the Health and Wellness Services Industry.

Health CareSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownAug 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $46,000,000
Workshop

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Workshop is an internal communications platform that offers employee communication and internal marketing services.

EmailSoftwareUnified Communications
SeedJul 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
Kinsta

Los Angeles, California, United States

Kinsta offers managed WordPress hosting for modern sites. World-class tech stack and 24/7 support.

Cloud InfrastructureSoftwareWeb Hosting
Private EquityJun 1, 2022