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GreyLion Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

GreyLion Capital is a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in growth equity investments in the lower middle market. The firm spun out from Perella Weinberg Partners in 2020, establishing itself as an independent entity with a dedicated focus on partnering with high-growth businesses. GreyLion targets companies with strong fundamentals and significant potential for expansion, aiming to provide capital and strategic support to accelerate their development.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing flexible capital solutions, typically taking control or significant minority positions. GreyLion Capital is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to implement growth initiatives, optimize operations, and pursue strategic acquisitions. Their typical equity check size for initial investments ranges from $25 million to $100 million, demonstrating their capacity to support substantial growth opportunities within their target market segment.

GreyLion Capital maintains a diversified sector focus, actively investing across industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer, and Software & Technology. This broad approach allows them to identify promising companies across various economic landscapes. In 2022, the firm successfully closed GreyLion Capital Fund II, L.P., with total commitments reaching $850 million. This significant capital base underscores their robust financial capacity and commitment to deploying substantial resources into their portfolio companies, reinforcing their position as a key player in the lower middle market private equity landscape.

Investor Profile

GreyLion Capital has backed more than 23 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 78% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series G, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Restaurants, E-Commerce.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $25M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (87%)
  • Series G (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series H (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • Restaurants
  • E-commerce
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Training
  • Delivery
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FAQ

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Who does GreyLion Capital frequently co-invest with?

Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
InterWest Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Headline
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Springboard Growth Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Great Hill Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Stone Point Capital
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 1
Sandbridge Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Greenspring Associates
North America, Maryland, United States, Owings Mills
Co-Investments: 2
Fidelity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does GreyLion Capital often collaborate with?

SR
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by GreyLion Capital?

Birdseye Security Solutions

Ontario, California, United States

Birdseye Security Solutions provides virtual security monitoring services for industrial and commercial properties

PrivacyProfessional ServicesSecurity
Private EquityOct 15, 2024
360training

Austin, Texas, United States

Regulatory Compliance Training Company

ComplianceE-LearningEducationTraining
Private EquityJul 19, 2022
Webconnex

Sacramento, California, United States

Webconnex specializes in custom software design and development for event management and fundraising.

CMSEvent ManagementFunding PlatformSoftware
Private EquityJan 10, 2022
Norwood Portable Sawmills

Tonawanda, New York, United States

Norwood is global outdoor equipment and lifestyle brand marketing company, and a designer and manufacturer of portable sawmills.

ForestryIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingWood Processing
Private EquityJan 10, 2022
Hyphen Solutions

Addison, Texas, United States

Hyphen Solutions, a developer of supply chain management software for the home building industry

ComputerSaaSSoftware
Private EquityOct 27, 2020
Alloy Die Casting

Buena Park, California, United States

Alloy Die Casting Company provides die castings made of aluminum and zinc/aluminum alloys. The company offers precision engineered

Manufacturing
Private EquityAug 26, 2019
TickPick

New York, New York, United States

TickPick is a ticket marketplace to buy, bid on and sell tickets on sports, concerts and other live events.

ConcertsE-CommerceSportsTicketing
Private EquityAug 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
The RealReal

San Francisco, California, United States

The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods.

E-CommerceFashionLifestyleMarketplace
Series HMar 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Quick Med Claims

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

QMC is a nationally recognized leader in outsourced emergency medical transportation billing and reimbursement services.

AutomotiveHealth CareLogistics
Private EquityNov 12, 2018
SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa

Los Gatos, California, United States

SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa has become one of the top destinations for aesthetic skin and body care in the country.

CommunitiesCosmetic SurgeryCosmeticsHealth CareLifestylePersonal HealthWellness
Private EquityOct 11, 2018