American Discovery Capital
Overview
American Discovery Capital (ADC) is an independent merchant banking firm based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in providing advisory services and private equity capital to founder-led and family-owned businesses operating in the lower middle market. ADC focuses on sectors such as healthcare services, business services, software, technology, and fintech, aiming to support companies seeking capital and operational expertise to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions, or provide liquidity to owners. Established in 2016, ADC has a team with decades of combined experience in investment banking, private equity, and business operations. The firm has successfully closed multiple funds, including American Discovery Fund II, which closed at $190 million in May 2024, reflecting a more than threefold increase over its first fund. ADC's investment strategy involves targeting majority and significant minority investments as the first institutional capital in leading, founder-led and family-owned companies. ADC's portfolio includes investments in companies such as American Pain Consortium, Entertainment Partners, SmartBug Media, The Intersect Group, Majestic Realty, Medix Staffing Solutions, and GreenSlate. The firm leverages its deep industry experience, operational know-how, and extensive network to help partner firms maximize value and achieve successful exit outcomes for their shareholders and employees.
Investment Focus
- Founder-led
- Family-owned
- Lower middle market
- Operating in healthcare services, business services, software, technology, or fintech sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does American Discovery Capital invest in?
American Discovery Capital invests in Technology, Software, Business Services, FinTech and Healthcare Services, and is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. American Discovery Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does American Discovery Capital invest at?
American Discovery Capital backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does American Discovery Capital invest in?
American Discovery Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at American Discovery Capital?
Team members listed for American Discovery Capital include Anthony Shepherd (Chief Financial Officer) and Ryan Bickett (Vice President).
What companies has American Discovery Capital invested in?
American Discovery Capital's portfolio includes American Pain Consortium, Entertainment Partners, SmartBug Media, The Intersect Group, Majestic Realty, Medix Staffing Solutions and GreenSlate.
How do I contact American Discovery Capital?
American Discovery Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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