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CenterGate

Private equity

Austin · Growth · 32 people tracked

Also known as Centergate Capital, L.P.

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Investment thesis

CenterGate Capital is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies, partnering with management teams to build value for all stakeholders. The firm offers flexible capital and structures each transaction to fit a company's ownership objectives and growth plans, allowing owners to monetize equity while positioning the business for future expansion. It targets platform businesses with $5-$30 million of EBITDA across business services, manufacturing, and consumer industries, focusing on companies with primary operations in the United States and Canada.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Austin, TX, US
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$828.3M
Tracked investments
23

Team · 32 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 14 of 23 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×8Enterprise Software ×5Hardware ×5Marketing Tech ×3Cloud Computing ×2Construction Tech ×2Cybersecurity ×2Healthtech ×2

HQs:United States×6Canada×3

Investments · 23 tracked

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THE MULCH AND SOIL COMPANYthemulchsoilco.com✓ verified

The Mulch & Soil Company manufactures and distributes landscape mulch and soil products, including the signature FloriMulch brand made from invasive melaleuca trees, serving the lawn and garden industry across Florida.

AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerNew MaterialsFlorida, US

Canadian Dental Labscanadiandentallabs.cainJul 2026

Canadian Dental Labs operates dental laboratory services with multiple brand divisions and regional operations across Canada.

Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical Devices

Ali Rezaei(President and CEO)in

Co-investorsBMO Capital Partners

CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIESctimd.comin

CTI provides end-to-end data management solutions for federal government agencies, helping them modernize infrastructure, migrate from analog to digital systems, and secure sensitive information.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechRockville, US

JRTechjrtechsolutions.cain𝕏

JRTech Solutions provides in-store digital pricing solutions for retailers, including electronic shelf labels (ESL), Tagstrip fastening systems, and digital signage.

HardwareIoTRetail Tech

MARENAmarena.comin

Marena manufactures medical-grade compression garments, specifically recovery bras designed for post-surgical support following procedures like breast reduction and implant surgery.

FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices

MARINE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONSmarineequipmentsolutions.comin

Marine Equipment Solutions unites multiple established brands to offer comprehensive marine and heavy construction equipment solutions across North America, including specialized rentals, engineering, and fabrication services.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsIronwood Capital

MID-STATE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCEmidstateindustrialcorp.comin

Mid-State Industrial Corp operates a 45-acre manufacturing and fabrication facility offering in-house fabrication, machining, mechanical work, and industrial maintenance services across multiple departments.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware

PRISMApoweredbyprisma.comin𝕏

Prisma is a company that values diversity and inclusion across its employee base, customer relationships, and business partnerships.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSector AgnosticTucson, US

Bob Anderson(CEO)

QUALITY HARVEST FOODSqualityharvestfoods.comin

Quality Harvest Foods is a contract manufacturer of frozen bakery items including filled sticks, handhelds, and bite-sized snacks with various sweet and savory fillings.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechPortland, US

Scott Spencer(Chief Executive Officer)inStacey Polk(CFO)in

SOROC TECHNOLOGYsoroc.comin

Soroc is an IT service and solution provider that delivers managed services, technology deployments, and support across North America.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Bruce Pearce(President)inNick Au(SVP, Field Services & PMO)in

SPARTACOspartacogroup.comin𝕏

SPARTACO Tool Group is a parent company that manufactures and supplies professional-grade tools through a portfolio of subsidiaries serving diverse customer segments in the professional tools market.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardware

TRANSGOtransgo.com𝕏

TransGo develops transmission repair and performance components with an in-house R&D engineering team, and provides technical sales and support to customers including in Latin America.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation

Gil Younger(Company founder)in

UNITED ENVELOPEunitedenvelope.comin

United Envelope manufactures custom envelopes in various volumes and complexities for businesses.

Advanced ManufacturingMarketing TechRidgefield, US

John Pollicinoin

VISION MEDIAvisionmedia.comin

Vision Media provides secure digital video streaming and distribution solutions for entertainment studios, guilds, and content owners to share premium content with select audiences globally.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Jason Deadrich(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsStellus Capital Management

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AC PHOTONICSCandian Dental LabsCDLCTINaumann HobbsNAUMANN HOBBS MATERIAL HANDLINGOWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANYTSC APPARELZYLOWARE

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
CenterGate IILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2023——1.29x0.00x
CenterGate ILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2016—18.2%1.74x1.01x
CenterGate Capital Partners ILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System2015—17.1%1.72x1.02x

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

How many investments has CenterGate made?
CenterGate has 23 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does CenterGate invest at?
CenterGate invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does CenterGate focus on?
CenterGate focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Sector Agnostic.
Where is CenterGate located?
CenterGate is headquartered in Austin, US.
Who does CenterGate co-invest with?
CenterGate most often shares deals with Stellus Capital Management, Graycliff Partners, Ironwood Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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