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Thompson Street Capital Partners
St. Louis private equity firm investing in lower middle-market services and technology businesses.
Key facts
- Website
- thompsonstreet.com
- Founded
- 1998
- Pricing
- Typically invests in companies with $3M-$20M EBITDA
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Thompson Street Capital Partners
Thompson Street Capital Partners is a St. Louis-based middle-market private equity firm founded in 2001 by James Cooper and Peter Finley, former executives at Harbour Group. The firm invests globally in life sciences & healthcare, software & technology, and business & consumer services companies generating $20-200 million in revenue, and has acquired more than 100 companies while managing over $1.5 billion in equity across four funds.
Key features
- Lower middle-market generalist strategy
- Healthcare and technology focus
- Business services and industrials
- Founder-led company partnerships
- St. Louis-based investment team
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong fit for smaller founder-owned businesses
- Diversified sector coverage
- Regional Midwest deal network
Cons
- Smaller fund size limits deal scale
- Lower national brand recognition
Reviews
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