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NCA Partners
Seattle firm with over 30 years investing in Pacific Northwest middle-market companies.
Key facts
- Website
- nwcap.com
- Founded
- 1992
- Pricing
- Targets enterprise values of $25M-$250M; over $200M in equity capital invested since inception
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About NCA Partners
NCA Partners targets middle-market companies (enterprise values $25-250 million) through leveraged buyouts, consolidations, and growth financings. The firm identifies investment opportunities with inefficiencies where NCA can add value through expertise.
Key features
- 30+ years of investing history
- Enterprise value range $25M-$250M
- Pacific Northwest regional focus
- Multiple investment strategies (LBO, turnaround, recap)
- Sector-agnostic middle-market approach
Pros & cons
Pros
- Long, well-established track record since 1992
- Broad strategy flexibility across deal types
- Clear enterprise value targeting criteria
Cons
- Generalist approach lacks sector specialization
- Regional focus narrows deal universe
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Frequently Asked Questions About NCA Partners
What is the typical company size NCA Partners targets?
Companies with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $250 million.
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