Summer Street
Private equityOrchard Park Β· Growth Β· 8 people tracked
Also known as Summer Street Capital Partners, Llc
Investment thesis
Summer Street invests equity capital alongside committed leaders, ensuring key managers hold meaningful equity stakes in the business. Its capital typically supports buyout transactions, growth financing, recapitalizations, family transitions, and corporate divestitures. Beyond capital, the firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, offering operational resources such as organizational development, customer satisfaction improvement, lean manufacturing, and executive coaching. Portfolio companies also gain access to the firm's networks of industry experts, thought leaders, talent recruiters, and potential target customers, helping them pursue ambitious growth goals across the United States and Canada.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team Β· 8 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments Β· 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA leading privately held waste services company in the South Florida market.
Provider of regulatory compliant medical waste transportation, disposal, and consulting services to healthcare providers.
Innovative manufacturer of high-quality coin-operated games.
Teaneck, US
Michael DiBella(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Perko(Executive Officer)Brian Giambagno(Executive Officer)Ronald Bergamini(Executive Officer)Ross Gatlin(Director)Marc Sulam(Director)
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 3
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Street Capital III, LPLPs: Empire State Development β New York Ventures | 2012 | β | β | 1.49x | 1.41x |
| Summer Street Capital NYS Fund III, LPLPs: Empire State Development β New York Ventures | 2012 | β | β | 2.23x | 2.22x |
| Summer Street Capital NYS Fund II, LPLPs: Empire State Development β New York Ventures | 2006 | β | β | 0.66x | 0.65x |
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 Summer Street invest at?
- Summer Street invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Summer Street focus on?
- Summer Street focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy.
- Where is Summer Street located?
- Summer Street is headquartered in Orchard Park, US.
- Does Summer Street lead rounds?
- Yes, Summer Street leads investment rounds.
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