SAOTHAIR CAPITAL PARTNERS

Thesis

Saothair Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2019, specializing in control equity investments within the North American lower-middle market manufacturing and industrial sectors. The firm's strategy centers on operational transformation and value creation through hands-on engagement, often targeting companies in special situations such as corporate carve-outs, bankruptcies, out-of-court restructurings, and operational turnarounds. Saothair's investment focus is exclusively on manufacturing and industrial businesses with primary operations in North America. They seek opportunities in companies that require "thoughtful solutions and operational transformation," including those facing urgent operational or financial challenges. This approach is designed to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and waste reduction through data-driven tools and a culture of continuous improvement. Saothair Fund I closed at $125 million in 2023. Saothair Fund II, a buyout fund, closed in July 2025 with $300 million in capital commitments, significantly exceeding its debut fund and oversubscribed. The firm's total Assets Under Management (AUM) is not publicly disclosed.