Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Restructuring, PIPE |
Investing | United States • Canada |
Woodside Capital Partners, operating under the banner of Bison Capital Asset Management, LLC, is a private equity firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for growing middle-market companies. They have a distinguished history of partnering with businesses in Other, Media, Business Solutions, Hardware (& Manufacturing), and Logistics (& Distribution) industries. Their investment approach is versatile, as they invest across the entire capital structure, adapting each investment to the unique needs and goals of the companies they support. With expertise in Debt and Equity, and specialties in Expansion, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Restructuring, and PIPE investments, they have a proven track record of driving growth and value creation. Since its inception in 2001, Bison Capital has adhered to a consistent team, focus, and strategy for over 20 years, underpinned by an experienced leadership team with an average tenure surpassing 15 years. To date, they have completed 42 investments, deploying over $1 billion across 6 institutional funds. Bison Capital's investment criteria include opportunities with an investment size of $10 million or greater, targeting lower middle-market companies led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams and owners. Central to their investment philosophy is the creation of a collaborative partnership with the management teams of their portfolio companies, aligning with highly motivated individuals with robust operating backgrounds. They operate with the premise of supporting, not managing, their investments, fostering an environment where management teams can fully realize the long-term potential of their businesses. The firm's physical presence is established at their headquarters at 233 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 425, Santa Monica, California, 90401, United States.