Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • DeepTech |
Investing | United States |
Gallant Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity fund based in Los Angeles, California that specializes in lower middle market companies. With approximately $1 billion in assets under management and 31 transactions under its belt, Gallant Capital is staffed by over 20 professionals and has invested in more than 11 portfolio companies since its inception. Gallant Capital's investment thesis is focused on sectors where its team has extensive experience and relationships, including IT & TMT, Business Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, AI & Big Data, and DeepTech. The firm uses its operational expertise to support management teams and aims to be valuable partners throughout the investment lifecycle. Gallant offers equity investments and leverages the team's collective decades of experience to drive value. Its approach emphasizes operational improvements and accelerating long-term growth, leveraging the operational experience of its team members who come from a variety of professional backgrounds including senior executive roles, finance, operations, and consulting. The firm's strategy also includes a Value Creation Process and adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Gallant's team is composed of seasoned professionals such as Peter Farr, who is notable for his past roles and operational expertise. Partners like Jon Gimbel, a founding partner responsible for the firm's activities, and Desmond Nugent, partner and head of operations, indicate a strong focus on operational due diligence. The team's credentials, from institutions such as Harvard Business School and Wharton School, underpin their experience in finance, transformation, business development, and operations. Gallant's portfolio companies benefit from their hands-on approach and extensive support in operational transformations. The fund has actively invested in various industries and has a track record of partnering with companies such as AeroTurbine, Arctiq, Lightning Step, and others, reinforcing their commitment to expanding product offerings and customer focus while driving operational improvements.