PARALLEL49 EQUITY
PARALLEL49 EQUITY is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Canada writing $25M–$150M checks into specialty-manufacturing, business-services, value-added-distribution, food-and-agriculture and real-estate-and-construction.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- specialty-manufacturing, business-services, value-added-distribution, food-and-agriculture, real-estate-and-construction
- Check size
- $25M–$150M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1996
- Assets under management
- $489 million
- Website
- p49equity.com
Thesis
Parallel49 Equity is a North American private equity firm established in 1996, with a focus on acquiring profitable lower mid-market companies. Their investment strategy centers on a buyout approach within sectors such as specialty manufacturing, business services, and value-added distribution, with additional interest in Food and Agriculture, and Real Estate and Construction. They target companies with an enterprise value between $25 million and $150 million, operating in both the United States and Canada. The firm aims to create value through operational improvements and strategic growth, working closely with management teams. As of April 2026, their AUM was approximately $489 million, with Fund V having a reported size of $317 million. The firm has a track record of 4 IPOs and 8 acquisitions.
Common questions
Does PARALLEL49 EQUITY invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. PARALLEL49 EQUITY lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does PARALLEL49 EQUITY write?
PARALLEL49 EQUITY writes $25M–$150M checks.
Where does PARALLEL49 EQUITY invest?
PARALLEL49 EQUITY invests in the US and Canada.