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Founded by Tom Gores in 1995, Platinum Equity's resources and access to capital have grown over more than 20 years, but the firm’s focus on investing in the lower middle market has never wavered.
$1.5B
Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund has $1.5 billion in capital commitments focused exclusively on the lower middle market. This complements the firm's flagship $10 billion Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, which is focused on larger transactions.
Corporate Divestitures
Founder or Family Owned Businesses
Private Transactions
Public-to-Private
Special Situations
Small Cap investments have been core to Platinum Equity from the beginning. Our robust operations tool kit, global reach and decades of experience continue to set us apart.
In-house operations teams
Global operations and M&A footprint
Over 20 years executing Small Cap deals
Access to these operations resources and this depth of experience is uncommon in the lower middle market and gives Platinum Equity Small Cap the ability to transact with speed and certainty.
A leading provider of end-to-end post production services for the world’s leading content production studios Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Burbank, California Acquired from: Deluxe Entertainment Annual Revenue at Acquisition: ~$385M Industry: Entertainment
A national wholesale distributor of cosmetics and general merchandise Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York Acquired from: Affiliates of the company’s founders Annual Revenue at Acquisition: ~$250M Industry: Distribution
Produces and markets wines under specialty labels to customers internationally. Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Pescara, Italy Acquired from: Financial Sponsor Annual Revenue at Acquisition: €75M Industry: Food and Beverage
A marine contractor that specializes in cruise ship interiors, providing both new build and refit services to ship builders and cruise operators. Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Genova, Italy Acquired from: Financial Sponsor Annual Revenue at Acquisition: €200M+ Industry: Industrials
A leading North American manufacturer of irrigation systems for residential and professional markets. Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Salt Lake City, Utah Acquired from: Affiliates of the company’s founder Annual Revenue at Acquisition: $193M Industry: Consumer
A leading provider of gift, loyalty and membership card marketing solutions and hotel keycards. Learn More
Small Cap Fund Headquarters: Las Vegas, Nevada Acquired from: Affiliates of the company’s founders Annual Revenue at Acquisition: $194M Industry: Industrials
Twenty-five M&A and Operations professionals in North America and Europe are focused on Small Cap at Platinum Equity. This team combined with the firm’s resources and 20+ year track record of transacting in the space enable Platinum Equity to deliver value and creative transaction solutions.
Platinum Equity Small Cap is actively pursuing platform and add-on acquisitions. Contact us today to discuss a potential transaction solution.
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