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Copley Equity Partners

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

Copley Equity Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments in established small and middle-market businesses across North America. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on companies with significant growth potential, aiming to partner with founders and management teams to accelerate their expansion. Their investment philosophy emphasizes a long-term perspective, providing both capital and strategic support to drive sustainable value creation.

Copley Equity targets profitable businesses that typically generate between $10 million and $100 million in revenue and $2 million to $20 million in EBITDA. They are flexible in their investment structure, pursuing both majority and significant minority stakes. The firm's typical equity investment per transaction ranges from $10 million to $50 million, making them a suitable partner for companies seeking substantial capital for organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, or ownership transitions.

The firm's sector focus spans several key industries, including business services, healthcare, software, industrials, and consumer. Copley Equity's approach involves a hands-on partnership, leveraging their operational expertise and network to help portfolio companies scale, optimize operations, and execute strategic initiatives. They are committed to fostering growth while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit of the businesses they invest in, aiming for mutually beneficial long-term relationships.

Investor Profile

Copley Equity Partners has backed more than 25 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 76% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Health Care, Medical Device.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (92%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • Canada (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Medical
  • Food And Beverage
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Crowdfunding
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PennantPark Investment Corp
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Bialla Venture Partners
North America, Maryland, United States, Severna Park
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Copley Equity Partners?

Herzig Engineering

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Herzig Engineering is an electrical engineering firm that specializes in arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety training.

Facilities Support ServicesIndustrial EngineeringTraining
Private EquityMar 3, 2025
OBR Cooling Towers

Northwood, Ohio, United States

OBR Cooling Towers is an engineering company that focuses on warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.

ConstructionIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Private EquityJun 24, 2024
upper crust food service

Columbia, Missouri, United States

upper crust food service provides catering and food services.

CateringFood and BeverageFood ProcessingRecipes
Private EquityJun 28, 2023
Triton Environmental Consultants

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Triton Environmental Consultants provides a range of professional services and practical environmental services.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesService Industry
Private EquityJan 26, 2023
Hawkeye Biomedical

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Hawkeye Biomedical is a medical equipment servicing firm that specialises in the repair and calibration of histology equipments.

Health CareMedical DeviceRetail
Private EquityJan 1, 2023
Tech One Biomedical

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Tech One Biomedical provides lab equipment repair services for histopathology laboratories and manufacturers.

Field SupportMedical
Private EquityJan 1, 2023
The Roof Depot, Inc.

Roswell, Georgia, United States

The Roof Depot is a construction company that provides roofing and repair services.

Real Estate
Private EquityJul 11, 2022
Cartessa Aesthetics

New York, New York, United States

Cartessa Aesthetics specializes in the distribution of aesthetic medical equipment to cosmetic physicians and medical spas.

CosmeticsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Private EquityJun 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
FMG Leading

San Diego, California, United States

FMG Leading is a human capital strategy and advisory company

AdviceBusiness DevelopmentManagement Consulting
Private EquityMay 26, 2022
AuctionIQ

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

AuctionIQ specializes in telecommunications and IT services through the application of its tools and business processes.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyTelecommunications
Private EquityApr 19, 2022