Business Details
25 Years
experience
Private Equity Investment Solutions for Middle-Market Companies
Bison Capital delivers tailored capital solutions to middle-market companies, combining over two decades of experience with a collaborative investment approach. Founded in 2001, our firm specializes in partnering with entrepreneurial management teams to drive long-term value creation through flexible equity and debt structures. Our seasoned team, with an average tenure of 15+ years, has executed 42 investments totaling $1B+ across six funds, focusing on business services, healthcare, and tech-enabled sectors. We prioritize non-control investments that empower management teams to retain ownership while leveraging our strategic resources.With offices in Santa Monica and Delray Beach, Bison Capitals value-add approach includes board participation, acquisition support, and access to industry networks. Our track record of consistent strategy execution and 100% focus on growth capital partnerships underscores our commitment to client success. Testimonials highlight our integrity, strategic acumen, and ability to deliver results-aligned solutions that meet evolving business needs.
Services
Growth Capital
Recapitalization
Acquisition Financing
Management Buyouts
Strategic Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of consistent investment strategy execution since 2001
- Portfolio of 42+ investments totaling over $1 billion in capital
- Experienced team with 15+ year average tenure at Bison Capital
- Collaborative approach prioritizing management team autonomy and ownership
- Proven track record in business services, healthcare, and tech sectors
What people say
Perfect partner
Exceeded expectations
Wealth of experience
True to their word
Excellent partner
Services
Growth Capital
Bison Capital provides tailored growth capital solutions to scale operations and seize market opportunities. Our flexible investment structures support companies with $20M+ revenue seeking to accelerate expansion. By maintaining management control and offering board-level strategic guidance, we help businesses achieve sustainable growth through acquisitions, market penetration, and operational improvements.
Recapitalization
Our recapitalization solutions offer liquidity to business owners while maintaining operational continuity. We structure customized debt-equity combinations to refinance existing obligations, fund succession plans, or support new growth initiatives. This approach preserves management's strategic vision while providing financial flexibility for long-term value creation in lower middle-market companies.
Acquisition Financing
Bison Capital facilitates strategic acquisitions through tailored financing solutions. We provide capital for management buyouts, industry consolidations, and expansion through targeted acquisitions. Our team offers due diligence support, deal structuring expertise, and post-acquisition integration guidance to maximize returns and achieve synergies in business services and healthcare sectors.
People
Lou Caballero
Partner
Seasoned private equity professional with extensive experience in middle-market investments. Focuses on sourcing opportunities and guiding portfolio companies through growth phases.
Peter Macdonald
Partner
20+ year veteran in growth capital investments. Specializes in evaluating market potential and structuring strategic partnerships with management teams.
Kurt Pilecki
Partner
Expert in financial modeling and deal structuring. Leads due diligence efforts and develops exit strategies for portfolio companies.
Questions
What industries does Bison Capital invest in?
We focus on business services, healthcare services, tech-enabled companies, and distribution/logistics sectors, with flexibility to pursue other opportunities meeting our criteria.
What is Bison Capital's investment size range?
We consider opportunities with investment sizes of $20 million or greater, supporting growth capital, recapitalizations, and acquisition financing.
How does Bison Capital structure its investments?
We invest across the capital structure using tailored equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt structures to meet each company's specific needs.
What makes Bison Capital different from other private equity firms?
Our non-control approach preserves management ownership while providing strategic resources, with a consistent team and strategy since 2001.
