
Praesidian Capital
Description
Praesidian Capital is a prominent private equity firm based in Larchmont, New York, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions to lower middle market businesses across North America. Established in 2002, the firm primarily focuses on offering senior and subordinated debt, alongside growth capital, to support a variety of strategic initiatives such as management buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and organic growth. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with strong management teams in established companies that demonstrate consistent cash flow and significant growth potential, typically targeting businesses with EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $15 million.
The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic, allowing them to deploy capital across diverse industries including business services, consumer products, healthcare, manufacturing, and media. Praesidian Capital is known for its ability to structure tailored financing solutions that meet the specific needs of each portfolio company, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive approach. They aim to be a long-term partner, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to help companies achieve their operational and financial objectives.
Praesidian Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million per transaction. This flexible check size allows them to support a wide array of companies within their target market segment. For instance, their Praesidian Capital III, L.P. fund successfully closed at $150 million, underscoring their capacity to provide substantial capital. The firm's extensive experience, spanning over two decades, positions them as a reliable source of capital for companies seeking non-dilutive or minimally dilutive financing options to fuel their expansion and strategic initiatives.
Investor Profile
Praesidian Capital has backed more than 48 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 65% of its total and boasts 27 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Electronics, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (71%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Post Ipo Debt (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (88%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
- Australia (2%)
- India (2%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Health Care
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Service Industry
- E-commerce
- Medical
- Gaming
- Analytics
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