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Boathouse Capital

North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wayne

Description

Boathouse Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in providing structured capital solutions to growth and later-stage businesses across the United States. With a robust capital base, the firm manages approximately $1.0 billion in capital, demonstrating significant financial capacity for its investment activities. Their strategic approach involves offering flexible financing through a combination of debt and/or equity, tailored to the specific needs of their portfolio companies.

The firm primarily targets companies that have achieved a certain level of maturity and financial stability, specifically those generating revenues between $10 million and $100 million and exhibiting positive EBITDA. This focus indicates a preference for established businesses with proven business models and clear paths to continued growth. Boathouse Capital's investment thesis centers on supporting companies through various stages of development, including organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations, and providing liquidity solutions for shareholders.

Boathouse Capital typically deploys first cheques ranging from $10 million to $40 million, making them a significant capital partner for mid-market companies. Their sector expertise spans several key industries, including Business Services, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Media & Marketing Services, and Education & Training. This diversified industry focus allows them to leverage deep market insights and operational experience to support a wide array of businesses, aiming to foster long-term value creation and sustainable growth within their portfolio.

Investor Profile

Boathouse Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 83% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Digital Media.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $40M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (67%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Debt Financing (4%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Series A (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Digital Media
  • Analytics
  • Cms
  • Presentation Software
  • Sales Automation
  • Advertising
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
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Who does Boathouse Capital frequently co-invest with?

Tamarix Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Conversion Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
ArrowMark Partners
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 1
BIP Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
Granite Creek Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
The PenFed Foundation
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 1
MK Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Northbrook
Co-Investments: 2
Brookfield Property Partners
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Azure Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
SC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Boathouse Capital?

Analytics8

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Analytics8 is a data and analytics consultancy.

AnalyticsB2BConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Private EquityFeb 27, 2025
DCG

Plantation, Florida, United States

DCG provides advertising, content development, graphic design, video production, digital and social media campaigns solutions.

AdvertisingContentGraphic DesignProfessional ServicesVideo
Private EquityApr 24, 2024
Mediafly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Mediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams.

CMSEnterprise SoftwarePresentation SoftwareSales Automation
Private EquityAug 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
GLAMSQUAD

New York, New York, United States

GLAMSQUAD is a next-generation, omni-channel beauty brand offering services as well as hair styling and makeup products.

BeautyCosmeticsDelivery ServicePersonal Health
Private EquityJan 18, 2023
PolySign

Oakland, California, United States

PolySign develops secure and scalable infrastructure for financial institutions to fully leverage their digital assets.

Asset ManagementCryptocurrencyFinTechPaymentsSecurity
Debt FinancingJun 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Spark Hire

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Spark Hire is a video interviewing platform used by more than 4,000 customers in over 100 countries.

Enterprise SoftwareRecruitingVideo
Private EquityMay 5, 2022
Stravos Education

Sacramento, California, United States

Stravos Education is an operates educational enterprises.

EdTechEducationTraining
Private EquityApr 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Sandboxx

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Sandboxx is a military media and technology company.

GovernmentMobile AppsSocial MediaSoftware
Private EquityDec 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Mediafly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Mediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams.

CMSEnterprise SoftwarePresentation SoftwareSales Automation
Private EquityJan 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Fresh Dining Concepts

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Fresh Dining Concepts is a coral gables, florida-based auntie anne’s franchise.

Private EquityDec 8, 2019