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Private equityChicago · Growth · 21 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Svoboda Capital Partners focuses exclusively on private equity investing in growth-oriented businesses in the lower middle market. The firm partners with companies in the business services sector, emphasizing professional services, industrial and commercial services, and transportation and logistics services. It seeks outstanding management teams with proven track records and clear growth plans, supporting profitable expansion through new products, new markets, additional services, add-on acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Since its founding, the firm has combined operational and financial experience with motivated management teams to build businesses.
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Team · 21 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 42 portfolio companiesHardware ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8Enterprise Software ×8Marketing Tech ×8AdTech ×5Consumer ×5Media & Entertainment ×5Construction Tech ×4
HQs:United States×17United Kingdom×1
Investments · 42 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12014 · 12 dated
Axiom Advisors is a California-based government and public affairs firm that provides integrated advocacy, policy strategy, and communications services to companies seeking to influence state regulatory and legislative outcomes.
GovTechSacramento, US
Cassie Gilson(Founder)inJason KinneyKevin SchmidtDustin MooreJared Ficker
Co-investorsFuturePlayKakao VenturesMenlo Ventures
Blake and Pendleton supplies industrial vacuum equipment from manufacturers like Dekker and AirTech, along with rental, refurbishing, and maintenance services to keep systems operational with minimal downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMacon, US
BPI is a communications and campaign strategy firm that helps organizations drive change through strategic communications, audience development, and campaign deployment across multiple channels.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Cape Electrical Supply stocks and distributes electrical products and components for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across the South.
Construction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainCape Girardeau, US
Clarion Healthcare is a consulting firm that provides commercialization strategy services to life sciences and pharmaceutical companies across therapeutic areas and the product life cycle.
BiotechHealthtech
Grabber develops fasteners and specialty tools for steel framing, drywall fabrication, and ceiling tile installation, including collated fastening systems, prefabrication workstations, and jobsite equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware
High Dive is an independently-owned advertising agency based in Chicago that creates brand strategy and creative campaigns designed to provoke consumer behavior change and drive sales growth.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentChicago, US
Mark Gross(Founder)inChad Broude(Founder)in
Horwitz provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, insulation, and industrial ventilation services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction Tech
Bill McKoskeyin
Co-investorsTruelink Capital
In The Swim sells pool and patio storage solutions, including trash hideaways, storage cubes, furniture covers, fire pit covers, pool caddies, and towel racks for outdoor spaces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Kenway Consulting helps organizations transition from traditional project management to product-centric approaches through strategy guidance, culture development, and Agile implementation.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Lumanity provides consulting services across strategy, evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and technology and AI to support pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in bringing medicines to patients.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Jon Williamsin
Co-investorsArsenal
Marcus Thomas LLC is a full-service, integrated advertising agency offering creative, media, public relations, social media, and digital strategy and technology services.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentCleveland, US
Midwest Dental operates dental offices providing general dental care to patients, working with dental specialty providers as independent contractors.
Healthtech
MilesTek supplies MIL-STD-1553 data bus and Ethernet connectivity products, including connectors, terminators, and custom cable assemblies, for military avionics, aerospace, industrial, and government customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
MVP Design is a design and web development agency with a team of designers, developers, and creative professionals.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSMinneapolis, US
Co-investorsMerit Capital Partners
Optronics manufactures vehicle lighting and electrical products, including LED and incandescent stop/turn/tail lights, headlights, marker and clearance lights, RV lighting, wiring harnesses, and power systems.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationTulsa, US
Primos Hunting designs and manufactures game calls for hunting various species, along with blinds, shooting accessories, cameras, and related hunting gear.
ConsumerE-commerceHardwareRetail TechJackson, US
Will Primosin
Quality Importers is a wholesale distributor and brand owner of cigar and tobacco accessories, including humidors, lighters, cutters, ashtrays, travel cases, and humidification products.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerce
Michael Giordanoin
Smith Bucklin provides management consulting, operations modernization, and strategic advisory services to associations across industries.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Sonoma Creamery produces baked cheese snacks made from high-quality, rBST-free milk and all-natural ingredients, positioned as a portable, protein-rich alternative to traditional cheese products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSonoma, US
Empower is a data-driven automotive marketing platform that helps dealerships identify high-value customers and execute targeted direct mail and email campaigns based on behavioral triggers and purchase history analysis.
AdTechDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechLouisville, US
Mr. Strause(Founder, President and CEO)
Border Construction Specialties, now operating under the White Cap brand, serves the construction industry with products and services to support project execution.
Construction TechBirmingham, US
The Variable is a marketing agency that combines behavioral insights, brand strategy, creative, media buying, social/PR, and data analytics to align brand-building with performance for growth-focused brands.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Courtney Williams(Chief Growth Officer)inMegan Streba(VP, People Experience)in
The Incite Agency provided campaign-style communications and reputation services, advising Fortune 500 companies, foundations, and advocacy groups on messaging and audience engagement.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentWashington, US
Robert Gibbs(Co-founder)Ben LaBolt(Co-founder)
Triad Technologies provides industrial automation safety solutions, including hazard monitoring devices, access prevention systems, and safety controllers, along with services such as onsite safety audits, application testing, engineered system design, and safety training.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSharonville, US
Lee WissmanRita Wissman
WDPI provides IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services that securely manage and dispose of end-of-life IT equipment including servers, hard drives, and networking equipment through data sanitization, destruction, and responsible recycling while maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareImpact & Social GoodMinneapolis, US
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
4WdAskGPA.comCigar Accessories Holdings, Inc.CigarsInternational.comCoffeeBeanINTL.comDataBankIMX.comGloverParkGroup.comInfinitePkg.comInterlineBrands.comReliable Parts HoldingsReliableParts.comSwc
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsTeamBorder.comacq. by White Cap
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Svoboda Capital Partners made?
- Svoboda Capital Partners has 42 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Svoboda Capital Partners invest at?
- Svoboda Capital Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Svoboda Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Svoboda Capital Partners typically writes checks of $10M – $25M.
- What sectors does Svoboda Capital Partners focus on?
- Svoboda Capital Partners focuses on Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech.
- Where is Svoboda Capital Partners located?
- Svoboda Capital Partners is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Who does Svoboda Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Svoboda Capital Partners most often shares deals with Arsenal, Merit Capital Partners, Truelink Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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