Fundraising FoxNew York · Seed–Growth · 37 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Clarion Capital Partners pursues a disciplined, quality-over-quantity investment strategy in the lower middle market, positioning itself as a true investor rather than an asset gatherer. The firm emphasizes strong alignment with its limited partners, with the team committing 10-15% of the capital in each fund. It targets high multiples on invested capital and overall returns rather than deployment volume. Clarion operates two primary segments: private equity, launched in 1999, and credit, launched in 2018. The firm highlights a collaborative, supportive culture, an experienced and tenured team, and long-term continuity as central to its ability to identify and act on attractive opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 37 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 32 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×2Marketing Tech ×2SaaS ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 32 tracked
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Lob provides software and hardware infrastructure for automating, personalizing, and tracking direct mail campaigns at scale.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSNew York City, US
Harry Zhang(Founder)inLeore Avidar(Founder)inEduardo Browne(Executive Officer)Donnell Vanker(Executive Officer)Ryan Ferrier(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardPat Kinsel(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalFloodgateFrontline VenturesFundersClubInitialized CapitalSaints Capital+21 more
Madison Logic provides account-based marketing (ABM) solutions that help marketing teams accelerate growth by targeting buying groups with coordinated ads and content across their preferred channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianStellus Capital ManagementBC Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
All-CladAmetrosArthur MurrayCascadeCredit AssociatesCrossCross MediaworksCrowe ParadisEco StyleGreat Northwest Insurance CompanyHarris & HarrisHartmannHROiImaxInternational CyberneticsLenoxMarketplace EventsMoraviaNarrative StrategiesOpenRoad LendingPerigon LearningPremiere DigitalReady CreditReliantSOISQADThe OceanaireV10 Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clarion Direct Investment made?
- Clarion Direct Investment has 32 tracked investments.
- What stage does Clarion Direct Investment invest at?
- Clarion Direct Investment invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Clarion Direct Investment focus on?
- Clarion Direct Investment focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Clarion Direct Investment located?
- Clarion Direct Investment is headquartered in New York, US.
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