Exaltare Capital Partners

Overview

Exaltare Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in profitable, niche-leading businesses. The firm focuses on owner-managed, family-controlled businesses and corporate divestitures, with a flexible structure that allows for both control and minority positions. Exaltare specializes in recapitalization transactions, enabling owners to realize substantial liquidity while retaining a meaningful equity stake and operational control. The firm's investment criteria include businesses with an EBITDA between $3 million and $25 million. The firm's investment strategy targets sectors such as franchising, manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, and distribution. Exaltare's principals have significant private equity and operational experience, enabling the firm to be a value-added partner to its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to partner with dedicated owner-managers who value the strategic support of a committed, fully aligned partner to help elevate their business to an even higher level of performance. Exaltare Capital Partners has a track record of successful investments, including the recapitalization of ECP-PF Holdings Group, Inc., one of the largest Planet Fitness franchise ownership groups, which grew from 15 to over 100 clubs under Exaltare's leadership. The firm also acquired Uni K Wax, a leading franchisor and operator of waxing studios, in June 2023, and The Good Feet Store, a retailer specializing in arch supports and related products, in March 2023. These investments demonstrate Exaltare's commitment to partnering with high-quality businesses to drive growth and value creation.

Investment Focus

• Profitable, niche-leading businesses
• Owner-managed or family-controlled
• EBITDA between $3 million and $25 million

Portfolio Companies