Carlson Private Capital Partners

What is Carlson Private Capital Partners?

Carlson Private Capital Partners, headquartered at 701 Carlson Pkwy, Suite 1500, Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a private investment firm owned by the Carlson family, which has a legacy of entrepreneurship dating back to 1938. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Carlson Private Capital offers a unique 'third option' for business owners who wish to avoid selling to competitors or to traditional private equity, which often has shorter investment horizons and institutional constraints.

The firm invests in businesses across various industries, including Software, Web Marketplaces, SaaS, Business Solutions, and Hardware Manufacturing, among others.

With a special focus on Equity and expertise in Expansion and MBO/LBO, they are poised to support sustainable long-term business value growth. The firm is committed to providing flexible and patient equity capital, which means they make investments without the usual outside pressure for short-term liquidity typical in the private equity space. Carlson Private Capital prioritizes long-term business success, defining their investment horizon in terms of decades and considering multi-generational impacts.

They measure success not just by quarterly financials but by the broader impact on the businesses, employees, communities, and legacies they are involved with. Their approach allows them to make swift, certain, and creative investment decisions, supported by a global network of resources aimed at long-term business growth and success.

The mission of Carlson Private Capital is to uphold and enhance business legacies, offer customized solutions for smooth ownership transitions, and catalyze business growth, while supporting communities and ensuring employee well-being. Their unique position as a family-owned firm removes the usual pressures of fundraising cycles and investor expectations, enabling a focus on what is truly best for the companies they partner with.