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BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US investing in hospitality, manufacturing and product.

Stages
Series C+, buyout
Sectors
hospitality, manufacturing, product
Invests in
US-wide
Round role
Leads rounds
Actively investing
Yes
Founded
2010
Assets under management
$40M

Check size not disclosed

Thesis

Bird Dog Equity Partners, founded in 2010 and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a private equity firm with a 'People First, Business Second' philosophy. They focus on later-stage investments, primarily in the hospitality industry, but also in manufacturing and product-related businesses. Their investment thesis targets companies with defensible market niches, clear needs, and a growing repeat customer base, preferably within a 500-mile radius of Sioux Falls. They back management teams with proven track records and shared values. As of January 2020, the firm managed $40 million in capital, with $24 million dedicated to hotels. They are currently on their seventh fund. Specific check sizes are not detailed, but their AUM suggests significant deal sizes.

Common questions

Does BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?

Yes. BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.

Where does BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC invest?

BIRD DOG EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC invests in the US.