CapitalSpring
Private equityNashville · Growth · 33 people tracked
Also known as CSFC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Investment thesis
CapitalSpring is a sector-focused private equity and debt firm specializing in foodservice, franchised and independent restaurant businesses, and multi-location consumer-facing companies, as well as service providers and technology companies connected to those end markets. Drawing on 20 years of industry experience, it offers one-stop capital solutions spanning control private equity, mezzanine capital, and senior lending, structuring custom deals that fit a company's needs and strategic plan. Beyond capital, the firm supports partners with a network of industry relationships, operational best practices, procurement programs, and proprietary performance benchmarking analytics to help portfolio companies reach their full potential.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's website
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Nov 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapitalSpring Investment Partners VI, LPLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2020 | — | 8.9% | 1.20x | 0.20x |
| CapitalSpring Investment Partners VLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2016 | — | 13.8% | 1.51x | 0.99x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does CapitalSpring invest at?
- CapitalSpring invests at the Growth stage.
- What is CapitalSpring's typical check size?
- CapitalSpring typically writes checks of $10M – $150M.
- What sectors does CapitalSpring focus on?
- CapitalSpring focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, Retail Tech.
- Where is CapitalSpring located?
- CapitalSpring is headquartered in Nashville, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamCapitalSpring's Jim Balis on Restaurant Investment Strategies - YouTube
Savorfm · Jim Balis
An interview with CapitalSpring’s Richard Fitzgerald
Richard Fitzgerald · bluwave.net
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