Centerfield Capital Partners, L. P.

About The Fund

Centerfield Capital Partners L.P. is an investment firm that targets lower middle market companies across the United States. With 25 years of experience, they have raised over $1 billion in capital and made 102 platform investments, demonstrating their extensive involvement in the growth of businesses through strategic financial support. As a Small Business Investment Company, Centerfield Capital Partners specializes in providing junior capital and control equity to businesses. They engage in diverse transactions, such as expansion financing, later-stage funding, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), acquisitions, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures. Their focus includes an array of industries, from software, IT, and TMT to media, education, biotech, financial services, manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT), clean technology, data science, health technology, cannabis, and logistics. They position themselves as competitive, agile, and team-oriented, operating on the foundation of trust, partnership, integral flexibility, value creation, and legacy preservation. Their approach involves working closely with equity sponsors, independent sponsors, business owners, and management teams, providing a combination of debt and equity financing with the goal of transforming and scaling enterprises. Their investment thesis revolves around national availability and fostering a breadth of industry expertise, while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical principles and building long-term, trusted partnerships.