
McCarthy Capital
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
- Unified Communications
- Retail
- Real Estate
- Food And Beverage
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