Summit Park
Private equityCharlotte · Growth · 42 people tracked
Also known as SPP MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
Investment thesis
Summit Park invests in businesses within its target sectors and size range, frequently acting as their first outside institutional investor. The firm emphasizes partnerships rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and collaboration, prioritizing the preservation of team culture and the support of strategic goals. Through its Value Creation Team, Summit Park offers dedicated operational resources across finance, talent, and growth, along with portfolio M&A support and a leadership development initiative called the LEAD Program. This model lets management teams focus on their core strengths while accessing in-house support tailored to their specific challenges and growth opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 42 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 9 of 30 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4Construction Tech ×3Hardware ×3Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12017 · 12014 · 13 dated
Exacta is a real estate services company that operates in the closing and lien search space, founded in 1992.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
Bob Sanford(President & Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Artifact Uprising manufactures printed photo gifts, books, and similar products using recycled and reclaimed materials with emphasis on design quality.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceDenver, US
Kaitlyn Thurmes(Manager)Matthew Walker(Manager)Jenna T. Walker(Manager)
Charter Brokerage provides customs brokerage services including duty drawback recovery, Superfund tax credits, foreign trade zone and bonded warehouse management, import/export clearance, compliance, and consulting for companies with complex supply chains.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsArsenal
Lebanon, US
Seth Pheng(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Patricia Smith(Director)Sophornarak Horn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Elliott Aviation provides aircraft maintenance, sales, avionics services, and interior refurbishment for light to mid-sized jets and turboprops across the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationMoline, US
Herb Elliott
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Freedom Electronics is a retail parts specialist founded in 1998 that supplies aftermarket and remanufactured components for the petroleum industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyEnergyHardwareKennesaw, US
Charlotte, US
Michelli sells, rents, services, and calibrates weighing systems and precision measurement devices.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
NSI is a distributor-focused company that connects electrical industry businesses to products, services, and technologies through a portfolio of established brands like Bridgeport Fittings, Polaris, TORK, Platinum Tools, Lynn, and ENET.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechHardware
Co-investorsBlue Sea CapitalOdyssey Investment Partners
Thrust Flight operates a pilot training academy that prepares students with no aviation experience to become professional airline pilots through its Zero Time to Airline program, which is completed in approximately 15 months.
EdTechFort Worth, US
Patrick Arnzen(Chief Executive Officer)inJeremy Owens(Chief Operating Officer)
United Air Temp is a residential HVAC and plumbing services company that has operated since 1931, providing heating, air conditioning, and plumbing solutions to homeowners across the Southeast.
Construction TechConsumerNot stated, US
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Park II, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association | 2014 | — | 28.9% | 2.45x | 2.36x |
| Summit Park I-ALPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association | 2012 | — | 29.1% | 5.03x | 5.03x |
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 Summit Park made?
- Summit Park has 30 tracked investments.
- What stage does Summit Park invest at?
- Summit Park invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Summit Park focus on?
- Summit Park focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Summit Park located?
- Summit Park is headquartered in Charlotte, US.
- Does Summit Park lead rounds?
- Yes, Summit Park leads investment rounds.
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