Svoboda Capital Partners
Private equityChicago · Growth · 19 people tracked
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 19 people
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What they invest in
from 24 of 41 portfolio companiesMarketing Tech ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×7Hardware ×6AdTech ×5Media & Entertainment ×5Construction Tech ×3E-commerce ×3Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlake & Pendleton distributes compressed air and gas equipment and provides related services such as auditing, automation and controls, installation, maintenance, rebuilds, and equipment rentals for industrial facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareMacon, US
BPI Media offers data- and technology-driven marketing services, building audiences of targeted stakeholders and measuring campaign reach and persuasive impact.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Cape Electric is an electrical products distributor and solutions provider offering hardware, LED lighting, EV charging, and integration services (CESI).
Construction TechEnergy
Holding company for Quality Importers Trading Company (QI), a cigar accessory distributor, and XIKAR, a provider of premium branded cigar accessories such as lighters, cutters, and humidification products.
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
In The Swim is an online retailer of swimming pool supplies, selling pool equipment, parts, and related products directly to consumers.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Kenway Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm offering services including technical program management, business analysis, data engineering, and software development.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
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 is a digital marketing agency offering brand and website design, development, and SEO services, building custom WordPress sites for clients such as private equity, M&A, and real estate firms, as well as Fortune 500 and mid-market CPG, healthcare, and industrial groups.
Marketing TechSaaS
Optronics designs and manufactures LED lighting and wiring harness systems for commercial vehicles, including trailers, trucks, and utility vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation
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
Smithbucklin provides association management services, including strategic consulting, education program design and accreditation support, event management, and advertising and sponsorship sales.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Strategic Marketing provides data-driven direct marketing services for automotive dealerships, including its proprietary Empower platform that analyzes purchase behavior data and automates targeted client and prospect communications.
AdTechMarketing Tech
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)Megan Streba(VP, People Experience)
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 supplies industrial hose assemblies, Reelcraft hose reels and accessories, and modular hydraulic and pneumatic training equipment for industrial and manufacturing customers.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardware
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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