SKY ISLAND CAPITAL
SKY ISLAND CAPITAL is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Canada investing in manufacturing.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- manufacturing
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2018
- Assets under management
- $533M
- Website
- skyislandcap.com
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Thesis
Sky Island Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializing in partnering with privately held, lower-middle market manufacturing companies in North America. Their investment strategy centers on acquiring controlling equity stakes in manufacturing companies based in the United States or Canada, seeking businesses with strong management teams, significant organic growth potential, and a leader in a niche market. The firm's operational playbook emphasizes partnership and interest alignment with sellers and management teams, often through rollover investments. While they look for companies with $5-15 million in EBITDA for platform investments, this criterion may be flexible for add-on acquisitions or corporate carve-outs. Sky Island Capital has successfully closed two private equity funds, with Sky Island Capital Fund II LP closing in January 2025 with $300 million in capital commitments. As of December 31, 2025, the firm reported approximately $533 million in discretionary Assets Under Management (AUM). The firm's geographic scope is North America, focusing on the United States and Canada.
Common questions
Does SKY ISLAND CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. SKY ISLAND CAPITAL lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does SKY ISLAND CAPITAL invest?
SKY ISLAND CAPITAL invests in the US and Canada.