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Seaport Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Seaport Capital is a New York-based private equity firm with a specialized focus on the communications, business services, and media sectors. Established over 25 years ago, the firm has built a reputation for its deep industry expertise and its commitment to partnering with management teams in lower middle market companies. Seaport Capital primarily targets control equity investments, seeking out businesses with strong fundamentals, recurring revenue models, and significant growth potential within their niche industries.

The firm's investment strategy typically involves providing equity capital ranging from $10 million to $30 million per transaction. They focus on companies with enterprise values generally between $20 million and $100 million, and target businesses with EBITDA in the range of $3 million to $10 million. Seaport Capital engages in various types of transactions, including growth equity investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, and industry consolidations, aiming to support companies through strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Seaport Capital has a substantial track record, having managed over $1.2 billion of capital across multiple funds. Over its long history, the firm has invested in more than 50 companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to its core sectors. Their approach emphasizes active partnership with portfolio companies, leveraging their extensive network and operational experience to drive value creation and achieve long-term growth objectives.

Investor Profile

Seaport Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 63% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Argentina.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Web Hosting, Software.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $30M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (41%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Debt Financing (6%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Series B (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (94%)
  • Argentina (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Web Hosting
  • Software
  • Training
  • Communications Infrastructure
  • Wireless
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Sports
  • Advertising
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Seaport Capital frequently co-invest with?

Delta-v Capital
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
DUMAC
North America, New York, United States, East Syracuse
Co-Investments: 2
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Teamworthy Ventures
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
ScOp Venture Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Barbara
Co-Investments: 1
Advantage Capital
North America, Louisiana, United States, New Orleans
Co-Investments: 1
Blossom Street Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
Frontier Growth
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
AC
North America, New York, United States, South Ozone Park
Co-Investments: 2
BV
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Seaport Capital often collaborate with?

JM
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
Marcus Mariota
North America, Hawaii, United States, Kailua
Shared Deals: 1
David Cummings
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RL
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Seaport Capital?

B Media Group

Puerto Rico, Misiones, Argentina

B Media Group provides first-in-class billboards in digital and static formats.

Advertising
Private EquityDec 13, 2022
Teamworks

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Teamworks is a communication and operations platform to support the recruiting, development, and management of athletic organizations.

Information TechnologySoftwareSportsTraining
Series DJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Pearl Media LLC

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Pearl Media is a marketing and advertising company specializing in 3D projection mapping services.

AdvertisingMarketing
Private EquityApr 28, 2022
Family Entertainment Live

Medina, Ohio, United States

Family Entertainment Live focuses on creating successful live event formats and entertainment intellectual property.

Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentPerforming Arts
Series UnknownNov 9, 2021
Municipal Communications

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Municipal Communications offers wireless-based communications infrastructure services.

Communications InfrastructureTelecommunicationsWireless
Series UnknownOct 25, 2021
EXACOM

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

EXACOM is manufacturer of Multi-Media Logging Recorders for Public Safety, Homeland Security.

Cyber SecurityElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingSecurityTelecommunications
Series UnknownDec 1, 2020
Teamworks

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Teamworks is a communication and operations platform to support the recruiting, development, and management of athletic organizations.

Information TechnologySoftwareSportsTraining
Series CApr 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Linen King

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Linen King provides a full range of laundry services to the healthcare industry.

Health CareLaundry and Dry-cleaning
Private EquityJan 7, 2020
Hedonova

Los Angeles, California, United States

Global alternative investment management

Asset ManagementHedge Funds
Pre SeedJan 2, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
EoStar

Holland, Michigan, United States

EoStar is a computer software company offering route accounting software and services.

ComputerSoftware
Private EquityOct 22, 2019