o15 Capital Partners

Overview

o15 Capital Partners is a minority-owned alternative investment firm dedicated to providing growth capital to companies led by and serving underrepresented entrepreneurs and communities. The firm focuses on private credit and equity investments in lower-middle-market companies across the United States, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, education, business services, and technology. Their mission is to generate strong financial returns while delivering measurable impact in underserved markets. The firm's investment strategy includes flexible capital solutions tailored to the specific needs of each business, encompassing various transaction types such as first lien, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine/sub-debt, structured equity, and equity co-investments. They target companies with an EBITDA between $3 million and $15 million and investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $40 million. o15 Capital Partners is committed to supporting businesses that drive economic mobility in communities often overlooked by traditional investors. With nearly $400 million in capital, o15 Capital Partners' inaugural Emerging America Credit Opportunities Fund I focuses on private credit and equity investments in lower-middle-market companies across the U.S. The firm has deployed over 20% of the fund's commitments, supporting more than 1,200 jobs across four portfolio companies. Their approach is grounded in measurable outcomes and driven by a belief in expanding opportunity through intentional, responsible capital deployment, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Investment Focus

• Companies led by and serving underrepresented entrepreneurs and communities
• EBITDA between $3 million and $15 million
• Investment sizes between $10 million and $40 million
• Sectors: Healthcare, Education, Business Services, Technology

Portfolio Companies