Sterling Private Capital

What is Sterling Private Capital?

Sterling Private Capital (SPC) is a Dallas-based private equity firm established in 2013, focusing on delivering flexible capital solutions and building long-term value with their partners and investors. The firm primarily engages with small to medium-sized businesses offering various financing structures such as mezzanine debt, preferred equity, joint venture equity investments, as well as first-lien debt.

SPC highlights their dedication to capital preservation and alignment of interests with their partners, emphasizing significant co-investment in each deal. They specialize in real estate and operating company investments, seeking opportunities in industries like consumer services, manufacturing, distribution, and technology.

The group supports opportunistic investment strategies, mostly in Texas and the Sunbelt growth markets, and targets asset-light businesses that feature good margins and the potential for capital compounding over time. Their real estate portfolio is diverse, including office, industrial, multifamily, and single-family for rent properties. They engage in development, acquisition, and value-add strategies, looking to collaborate with sponsors specializing in specific asset classes for programmatic partnerships.

Additionally, they selectively invest in operating companies that demonstrate strong leadership, competitive market positioning, and positive cash flow. Transaction sizes typically range from $5 million to $20 million, with SPC preferring to partner with entities or people that share their values, have a strong work ethic, and can build valuable relationships.

The firm's successful strategic alliance with Sterling Family Partners, a Dallas-based family office, provides them with extensive capital, strategic oversight, and diverse network connections. SPC's team comprises seasoned professionals with decades of experience in private equity and real estate investment across various development stages and markets nationwide.