Patient Capital with an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Relationships are the hallmark of our success
BLG Capital Advisors’ clients are global investors in small and middle market funds, co-investments, and select operating companies. With more than 20 years of highly successful investment experience, BLG Capital Advisors’ private equity team is focused solely on the private markets and strives to generate long-term value appreciation for our clients across a diverse portfolio of holdings that span select industries and geographies. Our experienced investment team and affiliates work well with top-tier equity sponsors and company management teams to help drive operational improvement and sustainable growth.
Targeted Investment Criteria
- Small and middle market growth equity & buyout
- Primarily, North America; targeted in Europe and Asia
- Common and structured equity, some opportunistic credit
- Most industries with preference for Healthcare Services, Software & Tech-enabled Business Services, Financial & Insurance Services, Asset Management, and Specialized Industrials
- Preferred PE Sponsor fund size: $150 – $750 million
- Average LP investment size: $25 – $40 million
- Average Co-investment / Minority investment size: $5 – $30 million
- Seek Return Target of >2.0x MOIC and 20% IRR
Global Reach
Investments spanning companies and funds throughout North America, Europe, and Asia
Preferred Partner
Entrepreneurial spirit that allows for nimble, flexible, and creative solutions and structures, with a commitment to providing a straightforward and timely deal process
Flexible Approach
Our clients are long-term partners who can support extended holding periods, and adapt to ever-changing business environments
Deep Industry Networks
Track record of successful commitments that allow us to leverage a large network of trusted industry executives and advisors for new opportunities and ancillary market insights
Unconstrained Capital
Supported by shareholders with permanent, patient capital, providing the unique ability to offer a variety of capital solutions
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Fund Investments
2025
Diversified fund targeting GP-led single-asset continuation vehicles investing in market-leading, private operating companies
2024
Lower middle market buyout firm targeting niche manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in the United States
2024
Sector-focused middle market fund specializing in financial services and financial technology investments across the United States and Europe
2024
Lower middle market secondary direct fund targeting technology-enabled business services companies throughout Northern Europe
2023
Consumer-focused investor targeting early-stage franchisor/franchisee buildouts
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Co-Investments
2025
Investment in the GP of a large, diversified PE sponsor with a 30-year track record of successful private equity investment across several strategies
2025
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor to acquire an integrated management SaaS platform serving the global commercial aerospace industry
2025
Partnered with a European secondaries investor to merge two global leaders in mobile parking and mobility technology, operating in 20+ countries
2024
Investment alongside a specialist equity sponsor in the buyout of a residential and commercial HVAC installation and maintenance services provider
2024
Partnered with a sector-focused PE sponsor to acquire a full-service accounting and advisory services partnership
2024
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout of an insurance agency focused on employee medical benefits
2024
Investment alongside a specialist equity sponsor to acquire a distributor of managed office services, including equipment, technology, and maintenance
2023
Holding company aggregating aerospace and defense companies within the United States
2023
Partnered with a sector-focused European sponsor in the buyout of a software vendor, integrator, and reseller specializing in life sciences and process manufacturing sectors
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Minority Investments
2022
Partnered with an affiliate and two sector-focused PE sponsors in buyout of a leading provider of municipal solid waste removal services
2020
Investment alongside a sector-focused PE sponsor in the buyout of an insurance agency focused on employee medical benefits
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