Raymond James Capital

What is Raymond James Capital?

Raymond James Capital is the private equity and merchant banking subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, focusing on establishing long-term relationships with proven management teams in the middle market. They hone in on recapitalization, including providing liquidity to existing shareholders, management-led buyouts, and outright purchases of established businesses.

Their investment philosophy targets companies primarily in the IT and TMT industries, as well as in the hardware and manufacturing sectors, which demonstrates a stable track record of earnings and a clear, sustainable competitive advantage. With an investment range of exactly $73,000,000, they remain disciplined in their approach to investing and seek opportunities where they can contribute to a company's growth story.

Specializing in the early stage of a company's investment cycle, Raymond James Capital leverages the extensive industry knowledge and operating expertise of Raymond James Financial's resources to help realize a company’s potential. Although they refrain from investing in startups or companies at the very outset of their development, their focus remains on businesses with established operational frameworks that can benefit significantly from their capital infusion and strategic involvement. The strategic goal is to create value through a hands-on partnership approach, dedicated to bringing more than just capital to the table, but also a wealth of experience and a network of relationships that can propel a company’s growth and market position.