A Private Equity Partner Built By Operators

Steel Knight Capital Partners backs founder & management-led businesses in the lower middle market. We bring dedicated capital, a clear process, and practical support to help great companies compound over time.

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A Private Equity Partner Built By Operators

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Track Record

Steel Knight Capital Partners is led by operators & advisors with experience across 60+ transactions in the lower middle market. We focus on founder & family-owned businesses where we can bring capital & hands-on support.

70+

Combined Years Investing Experience

9

Active & Realized Portfolio Companies

5+

Years Target Investment Hold Period

Track Record

Steel Knight Capital Partners is led by operators & advisors with experience across 60+ transactions in the lower middle market. We focus on founder & family-owned businesses where we can bring capital & hands-on support.

70+

Combined Years Investing Experience

9

Active & Realized Portfolio Companies

5+

Years Target Investment Hold Period

Investment Criteria

Business Characteristics:

• Recurring revenue streams
• High customer retention
• Healthy gross margins
• Limited customer concentration
• Fragmented defensible markets
• Strong management teams

Target Sectors:

• Business Services

• Consumer Services

• Healthcare Services
• Commercial & Residential Services

• Tech-Enabled Services
• Software

Financial Criteria:

• Revenue: $2mm+
• Revenue Growth: 5-20%

• Gross Margin: 20%+
• EBITDA: $500k+
• EBITDA Margins: 10%+
• Majority Recaps & LBOs

Portfolio

We acquire founder and family-owned businesses and stay invested in their people, culture, and growth - for the long term.

Principal Investing Experience

Industry:

Business Services

Subsector:

Pool Repair and Maintenance

Industry:

Consumer & Retail

Subsector:

Quick Service Restaurant

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Cybersecurity

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Advertising Technology

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Property Technology

Industry:

Real Estate

Subsector:

Commercial Real Estate

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Retail Analytics Software

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Mobile Communications Software

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Cybersecurity

All Portfolio Companies

Portfolio

We acquire founder and family-owned businesses and stay invested in their people, culture, and growth - for the long term.

Principal Investing Experience

Industry:

Business Services

Subsector:

Pool Repair and Maintenance

Industry:

Consumer & Retail

Subsector:

Quick Service Restaurant

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Cybersecurity

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Advertising Technology

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Property Technology

Industry:

Real Estate

Subsector:

Commercial Real Estate

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Retail Analytics Software

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Mobile Communications Software

Industry:

Software

Subsector:

Cybersecurity

All Portfolio Companies

Process

How we partner with the owners we back

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1. Discover

We start by listening. Every business has a story - we take the time to understand yours, what you've built, what matters to you, and what the right next chapter looks like.

1. Discover

We start by listening. Every business has a story - we take the time to understand yours, what you've built, what matters to you, and what the right next chapter looks like.

2. Align

We get specific on structure, timeline, and expectations — before anything is signed. No surprises, no moving goalposts. Just a clear path forward that works for both sides.

2. Align

We get specific on structure, timeline, and expectations — before anything is signed. No surprises, no moving goalposts. Just a clear path forward that works for both sides.

3. Build

Once we close, the real work begins. We roll up our sleeves alongside your team - stabilizing operations, filling gaps, and building the foundation for sustainable growth.

3. Build

Once we close, the real work begins. We roll up our sleeves alongside your team - stabilizing operations, filling gaps, and building the foundation for sustainable growth.

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4. Execute

We're long-term owners, not short-term operators. We track what matters, support the people running the business, and compound value over years - not quarters.

4. Execute

We're long-term owners, not short-term operators. We track what matters, support the people running the business, and compound value over years - not quarters.

Team