RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP
RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, US-West and Canada writing $15M–$75M checks into Fintech, business-services, industrial-services and consumer-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, business-services, industrial-services, consumer-services
- Check size
- $15M–$75M
- Invests in
- US-wide, US-West, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2020
- Assets under management
- $400M+
- Website
- rainierpartners.com
Thesis
Rainier Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, Washington. They specialize in control investments within the lower middle-market services sector, targeting companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. Their investment thesis centers on providing growth capital, operational resources, and strategic partnerships to family-owned, founder-owned, and privately-owned businesses, as well as corporate carve-outs. Their geographic focus spans North America, with a particular interest in the Western United States and Canada. The firm's debut fund, Rainier Partners Fund I LP, successfully raised $300 million, exceeding its target. As of July 2025, the firm had over $400 million in AUM. They also made platform investments in EZRED and Flooring Partners.
Common questions
Does RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP write?
RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP writes $15M–$75M checks.
Where does RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP invest?
RAINIER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP invests in the US, US-West and Canada.