CAPITALSPRING
CAPITALSPRING is a Series C+, buyout and debt fund in the US and Germany writing $10M–$150M checks into foodservice, franchising, retail, restaurants and leisure-facilities.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, debt
- Sectors
- foodservice, franchising, retail, restaurants, leisure-facilities
- Check size
- $10M–$150M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Germany
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2005
- Assets under management
- $2.7B
Thesis
CapitalSpring is a private equity and debt investment firm founded in 2005, specializing in multi-location businesses within the foodservice, franchising, and retail sectors. Their investment thesis focuses on resilient, everyday consumer service businesses, leveraging deep sector specialization, industry relationships, operational expertise, and data analytics. They offer flexible capital solutions including private equity, mezzanine capital, and senior lending, and can take majority or minority positions or act as a lender. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Germany, supporting companies across various growth stages, with a preference for businesses with established track records and growth potential. As of December 31, 2024, their AUM was over $2.7 billion. Their flagship fund typically invests $10 million to $150 million.
Common questions
Does CAPITALSPRING invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. CAPITALSPRING lists Series C+, buyout and debt among the stages it invests in.
What check size does CAPITALSPRING write?
CAPITALSPRING writes $10M–$150M checks.
Where does CAPITALSPRING invest?
CAPITALSPRING invests in the US and Germany.