
GreyLion Capital
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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