Century Park Capital Partners
Private equityManhattan Beach · Growth · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Century Park Capital Partners is a private equity firm that partners with owners and management teams of lower middle-market companies, structuring investments as leveraged recapitalizations and buyouts. The firm invests across sectors including consumer products, business and IT services, specialty manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, and food and beverage. It emphasizes a values-driven, collaborative approach built on integrity, transparency, alignment, and respect, working closely with founders and executives to accelerate growth, complete add-on acquisitions, and build lasting enterprise value while often supporting owner liquidity and succession goals. The firm augments its portfolio companies through its Century Leaders and Executive Council programs, which bring experienced operators onto boards and into leadership roles.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 36 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathManufacturer and supplier of pumps to the leisure water industry.
Manufacturer of environmentally friendly specialty chemical products for turf, lawn care, aquatics, seed, and landscaping markets.
E-commerce platform selling restoration and performance parts to auto enthusiasts, leading the Classic Mustang aftermarket.
Advanced ManufacturingPauls Valley, US
Howard - Grider(CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary)Mark Korros(President and CEO)Guy Zaczepinski(Vice President)
Provider of individually roasted potatoes, onions, and vegetable blends to industrial food processors and food service companies.
Provider of behavioral and mental health services to youth and adolescents in Virginia.
Direct marketer of parts and accessories for classic cars.
Custom molder of precision elastomeric components used primarily in the medical industry.
Supplier of niche silicone chemicals, including specialized silicone polymers, defoamers, and emulsions.
Designer, producer, and marketer of infant bedding and coordinated accessories.
Manufacturer of high-performance outdoor kitchen products, including premium stainless steel barbeque grills.
IT solutions provider offering enterprise content management software, managed services, and integration.
Provider of tensioned fabric solutions for the exhibit, event, and retail interiors industries.
Developer and manufacturer of advanced performance coatings for military, industrial, commercial, and forestry markets.
Integrated single-source provider of packaging solutions including thermoforming, injection molding, and contract packing.
Manufacturer of safety-related products for the emergency, food distribution, and industrial sectors.
Provider of premium motor coach and chauffeured transportation services in the western US.
Supplier of niche safety components and lighting systems to the bus and rail markets.
Producer of specialty frozen desserts and the domestic market's largest producer of mochi ice cream (brands Mikawaya and MyMo).
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2020| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Park Capital Partners IILPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2005 | — | -5.1% | 0.83x | 0.83x |
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 Century Park Capital Partners invest at?
- Century Park Capital Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Century Park Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Century Park Capital Partners typically writes checks of $10M – $40M.
- What sectors does Century Park Capital Partners focus on?
- Century Park Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Century Park Capital Partners located?
- Century Park Capital Partners is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, US.
- Does Century Park Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Century Park Capital Partners leads investment rounds.