SCALECO CAPITAL
SCALECO CAPITAL is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Great Lakes writing up to $25M checks into business-services, tech-enabled-services, value-added-distribution, assembly, training, compliance, education, niche-manufacturing and industrial-services.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- business-services, tech-enabled-services, value-added-distribution, assembly, training, compliance, education, niche-manufacturing, industrial-services
- Check size
- up to $25M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Great Lakes
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2018
Thesis
ScaleCo Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2018 in Cleveland, OH, focusing on control-oriented equity investments in lower middle-market companies, primarily in the Great Lakes region. Their strategy is to partner with businesses generating $1M-$5M in EBITDA and up to $50M in revenue, aiming to transform them into scalable platforms through operational enhancements, strategic direction, and infrastructure improvements. They employ a hands-on, data-driven approach, leveraging process improvement, professionalization, and technology. Key sectors include business services, tech-enabled services, value-added distribution, training, compliance, education, niche manufacturing, and industrial services. ScaleCo actively seeks add-on acquisitions across North America and utilizes an "Executive in Residence" or "Operating Partner" model. While AUM is not disclosed, they have managed three funds and invested over $100 million in more than 20 platform companies, with typical equity checks up to $25 million. They also have an Advisory Board and a team of experienced professionals and operational experts.
Common questions
Does SCALECO CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. SCALECO CAPITAL lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does SCALECO CAPITAL write?
SCALECO CAPITAL writes up to $25M checks.
Where does SCALECO CAPITAL invest?
SCALECO CAPITAL invests in the US and Great Lakes.