Patient Capital with an Entrepreneurial Spirit
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BLG Capital Advisors’ clients are global investors in small and middle market funds, co-investments, and select operating companies. With more than 20 years of highly successful investment experience, BLG Capital Advisors’ private equity team is focused solely on the private markets and strives to generate long-term value appreciation for our clients across a diverse portfolio of holdings that span select industries and geographies. Our experienced investment team and affiliates work well with top-tier equity sponsors and company management teams to help drive operational improvement and sustainable growth.
Targeted Investment Criteria
- Small and middle market growth equity & buyout
- Primarily, North America; targeted in Europe and Asia
- Common and structured equity, some opportunistic credit
- Most industries with preference for Healthcare Services, Software & Tech-enabled Business Services, Financial & Insurance Services, Asset Management, and Specialized Industrials
- Preferred PE Sponsor fund size: $150 – $750 million
- Average LP investment size: $25 – $40 million
- Average Co-investment / Minority investment size: $5 – $30 million
- Seek Return Target of >2.0x MOIC and 20% IRR
Global Reach
Investments spanning companies and funds throughout North America, Europe, and Asia
Preferred Partner
Entrepreneurial spirit that allows for nimble, flexible, and creative solutions and structures, with a commitment to providing a straightforward and timely deal process
Flexible Approach
Our clients are long-term partners who can support extended holding periods, and adapt to ever-changing business environments
Deep Industry Networks
Track record of successful commitments that allow us to leverage a large network of trusted industry executives and advisors for new opportunities and ancillary market insights
Unconstrained Capital
Supported by shareholders with permanent, patient capital, providing the unique ability to offer a variety of capital solutions
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Fund Investments
2023
Consumer-focused investor targeting earlier-stage Franchisor / Franchisee buildouts
2022
Sector-focused fund targeting buyouts within the global specialty chemicals segment
2022
Value-oriented PE fund specializing in complex corporate carve-outs, corporate partnerships, distressed for control, and traditional leveraged buyouts
2022
Sector-focused middle market PE fund specializing in financial services and financial technology investments in the United States and Europe
2022
Lower middle market buyout PE fund targeting the business services, niche consumer, and niche manufacturing sectors throughout the United States
2021
Diversified PE fund targeting minority equity stakes in leading private market asset managers
2021
Sector-focused middle market buyout fund specializing in food & agriculture products, services, and distribution
2021
Growth equity fund targeting high-growth, mid-to-late-stage series investments within technology enterprises in the United States, Europe, and China
2021
Lower middle market buyout fund focused on tech-enabled business-to-business software & services companies throughout Northern Europe
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Co-Investments
2023
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in buyout of a software solutions developer, reseller, and services implementer to niche manufacturing businesses within the Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ecosystem
2023
Partnered with a sector-focused PE sponsor in buyout of an independently operated and partner-owned wealth advisory platform servicing ultra-high net worth individuals and families
2023
Investment alongside a middle market buyout firm in buyout of a specialty provider of outsourced inspection, repair, and maintenance services to a specialized industrial end market
2023
Partnered with a sector-focused PE sponsor in the development of a platform aggregation and rollup strategy within the Defense industry
2023
Partnered with a sector-focused PE sponsor to provide growth capital for the continued development of franchisee location buildouts within the child swim school market
2022
Investment alongside a syndicate of PE sponsors in the preferred equity of a global leader in enterprise data management and process analytics to 12,000+ customers globally
2022
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout of an insurance agency focused on employee medical benefits
2021
Partnered with an affiliate and a mid-market buyout firm to acquire and merge two data solutions providers to reporting agencies & financial institutions
2021
Investment alongside a specialist equity sponsor in the buyout of a specialty transportation and logistics services provider
2021
Partnered with an affiliate and a middle market sponsor to acquire and integrate a global portfolio of consumer brands within a vertically-integrated apparel company
2021
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout and merger of two outsourced HCIT service providers to the home health and hospice market
2021
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout of a leading premium consumer products food brand
2021
Partnered with an affiliate and a middle market PE sponsor to supplement their equity reinvestment in a value-added specialty distributor within the wastewater treatment industry
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Minority Investments
2022
Partnered with an affiliate and two sector-focused PE sponsors in buyout of a leading provider of municipal solid waste removal services
2020
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout of an insurance agency focused on employee medical benefits
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