Court Square Capital Partners

About The Fund

Court Square Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm with a deep focus on middle-market companies. With over 40 years of experience, they partner with founders, families, and management teams to harness long-term value and secure market leadership across multiple industries. Having invested over $4.5 billion in more than 150 transactions, Court Square emphasizes their expertise in sectors such as business services, healthcare, industrials, media and publishing, technology and telecommunications. They highlight a strong history of significant returns, citing $14 billion returned to date. Currently managing approximately $6 billion in aggregate capital commitments, they hold a robust track record with one of their funds, Court Square Capital II, closing at $3.13 billion, overshooting its $2.5 billion target. Their investment approach encompasses management buyouts (MBO), leveraged buyouts (LBO), acquisitions, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures, demonstrating a versatile and well-rounded investment strategy across their specialty areas. Court Square's investment criteria indicate a minimum of $75 million to a maximum of $350 million, which aligns with their focus on scalability and growth in their portfolio companies. Industry specialization sees them involved in a broad array of sectors ranging from software, IT, and media, to education, biotech, and healthtech, extending towards more niche markets such as blockchain, food & beverage, and insurance. Their assets under management amount to $6.2 billion, reflective of their footprint in the private equity space. The firm values building partnerships grounded in integrity, transparency, and trust, aiming to create lasting value for their investors, portfolio companies, and the broader communities they serve.