Resilience Capital Partners

Resilience Capital Partners is a Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm with a strategic focus on the lower middle market. Established in 2001, the firm primarily targets investments in niche-oriented manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business service companies. Resilience seeks out businesses with revenues generally ranging from $25 million to $250 million, providing capital for a variety of transaction types including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth equity investments. Their approach emphasizes operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives to enhance portfolio company value.

The firm is known for its disciplined investment strategy and has a significant track record in its target sectors. Since its inception, Resilience Capital Partners has invested in approximately 90 companies, demonstrating a consistent presence and activity in the private equity landscape. This extensive portfolio reflects their commitment to building strong, sustainable businesses within their specialized niches.

Resilience Capital Partners has successfully raised five private equity funds, accumulating a total of $1.3 billion in capital commitments across these funds. Their most recent fund, Resilience Fund V, closed in May 2021 with $350 million in commitments, underscoring continued investor confidence in their strategy and execution. The firm typically deploys between $10 million and $50 million of equity capital per transaction, positioning them as a key financial partner for mid-sized companies seeking growth or undergoing ownership transitions. Their investment philosophy centers on creating long-term value through active partnership and operational expertise.