Cequel III
Overview
Cequel III is a private investment firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2002. The firm focuses on growth-oriented companies in technology, telecommunications, and business services sectors, seeking to make middle-market and growth-equity investments. Cequel III has a well-established track record of over $40 billion in successful transactions, having helped build several industry-leading companies through operational excellence and a focus on superior customer service. The firm's investment strategy involves being the lead equity investor with a controlling position in lower-mid-market, growth-oriented companies with recurring revenue models, non-cyclical demand profiles, and experienced management teams. Cequel III leverages its extensive operating experience and entrepreneurial culture to partner with management teams and help take their businesses to the next level. Through its Family Office, Cequel III has established a strong reputation as a reliable, knowledgeable investment partner for the management teams of lower-mid-market, growth-oriented companies in a number of sectors. The firm deploys permanent family capital for long-term value creation, supporting portfolio companies with strategic guidance and disciplined capital allocation.
Investment Focus
- Lead equity investor
- Controlling position
- Lower-mid-market companies
- Growth-oriented companies
- Recurring revenue models
- Non-cyclical demand profiles
- Experienced management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Cequel III invest in?
Cequel III invests in Technology, Telecommunications and Business Services, and is based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Cequel III is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Cequel III invest at?
Cequel III backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Cequel III invest in?
Cequel III invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Cequel III?
Team members listed for Cequel III include Paul Estes (Executive Vice President) and Frederick Ricker (Vice President, Tax).
What companies has Cequel III invested in?
Cequel III's portfolio includes TierPoint.
How do I contact Cequel III?
Cequel III'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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