CenterGate
Private equityAustin Β· Growth
Also known as Centergate Capital, L.P.
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 Aug 6, 2026.
Investments Β· 23 tracked
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Toronto-based parent company of premium dental laboratory groups (Shaw Lab Group, Protec Dental, Hallmark Dental, Universal Dental) operating eleven labs across Canada.
Prime contractor to the U.S. government providing managed print services.
Material handling equipment platform with a comprehensive suite of products and services.
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 3
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterGate IILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2023 | β | β | 1.29x | 0.00x |
| CenterGate ILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2016 | β | 18.2% | 1.74x | 1.01x |
| CenterGate Capital Partners ILPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | β | 17.1% | 1.72x | 1.02x |
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
- What stage does CenterGate invest at?
- CenterGate invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does CenterGate focus on?
- CenterGate focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer.
- Where is CenterGate located?
- CenterGate is headquartered in Austin, US.
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