NextGen Growth Partners, LLC

What is NextGen Growth Partners, LLC?

NextGen Growth Partners, LLC (NGP) is a private equity firm specializing in equity investments, particularly through expansion and management buyout/leveraged buyout (MBO/LBO) strategies. With $50,000,000 in assets under management, NGP focuses on partnering with talented entrepreneurs to acquire and build successful companies in growing industries, emphasizing business solutions. They take a unique, hands-on approach to foster growth and preserve the legacies of lower middle-market companies.

Their investment thesis revolves around investing in talent, leadership, collaboration, and legacies. NGP provides a platform for entrepreneurs to access robust resources, the NGP investment team, and an extensive network from day one, ensuring support with committed capital for successful acquisitions.

They aim to maintain a strong partnership with their investors, which includes both institutional and qualified individual investors, recognizing their critical role in providing not just funds but also strategic partnership. NGP values the personal and operational ambitions of business owners looking to transition, offering tailored plans that respect the owner's legacy and the business's needs.

They also interact with intermediaries for business referrals, seeking to integrate flexibility in their transitions, backed by committed capital, making them an attractive buyer. NGP's portfolio showcases real-life success stories such as the acquisition of D.A.W.G.S. led by CEO Nick Oberhouse and the transaction process involving NextGen's Gabe Barkley and MHW, reflecting their commitment to achieving real results with real people.