About Us
INTRODUCTION
Inlet Road Capital Management is a lower middle market private equity firm founded by Partners who together bring more than 35 years of private equity experience. Operating under a co-investment sponsor model, Inlet Road partners with founders and management teams to acquire, operate and grow companies with at least $4 million of EBITDA and an appetite for transformative growth.
Leveraging extensive experience investing across industries and economic cycles, Inlet Road has developed particular expertise in developing management teams within the healthcare and specialty B2B products and services sectors. The firm’s capital partners include leading family offices, institutional investors, and emerging capital allocators seeking direct co-investment opportunities alongside experienced investment professionals.
Recent Activity
- In late 2024, Inlet Road Capital Management sponsored the acquisition of Druid City Infusion, a home infusion provider, in partnership with the company’s founders and institutional capital.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Partnership-Driven Private Equity for Growth-Oriented Businesses
Inlet Road seeks to partner with founders and management teams operating in the lower middle market with significant opportunities to transform their businesses through strategic planning, human capital enhancement, and operational improvement. We support buyouts, bolt-on acquisitions, and recapitalization events in highly fragmented industries throughout the United States.
Investments
- Equity Investments $15 - $50 million
- Common Equity and Preferred Equity
- Controlled investments or significant minority interests
Sector Focus
- Healthcare services
- Niche B2B manufacturing
- Specialty distribution
- IT and telecom related services
Financial Profile
- Annual EBITDA greater than $4 million
- Enterprise Value ranging from $25 million to $150 million
VALUE CREATION
Inlet Road transforms companies by applying deep finance and operational experience to every investment, creating value through:
- Governance and Strategy: Establishing best-in-class board practices and strategic roadmaps
- Growth and Transformation: Driving organic growth and M&A, supported by systems upgrades
- Talent and Capital: Investing in human capital and utilizing disciplined leverage to maximize returns