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Blue Sage Capital
Austin firm since 2003 backing growth, recapitalization, and buyouts of small middle-market firms.
Key facts
- Website
- bluesage.com
- Founded
- 2003
- Pricing
- Targets companies with $5M-$25M EBITDA and $20M-$200M revenue
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Blue Sage Capital
Blue Sage Capital is an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm founded in 2003 with over $1 billion in assets under management, focused on growth capital, recapitalizations, and buyouts of small middle-market companies. It targets profitable businesses with $5 million to $25 million in EBITDA and $20 million to $200 million in revenue in niche manufacturing, environmental solutions, and specialty services, primarily across Texas, the Southwest, and the Midwest, often serving as the first round of institutional capital for founders and families.
Key features
- Over $1 billion in assets under management
- Growth, recap, and buyout financing
- EBITDA range $5M-$25M target
- Revenue range $20M-$200M target
- 20+ years of investing history
Pros & cons
Pros
- Clear, well-defined deal criteria
- Sizable, established capital base
- Long operating history since 2003
Cons
- Mid-size EBITDA range excludes very small deals
- Sector focus not narrowly specialized
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Sage Capital
What size companies does Blue Sage Capital target?
Blue Sage Capital targets middle-market companies with $5 million to $25 million in EBITDA and $20 million to $200 million in revenue, primarily in niche manufacturing, environmental solutions, and specialty services.
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