Centre Lane Partners Analysis
What is Centre Lane Partners?
Middle market PE & private credit investor with CLP-VCF framework
Employees
51-200
Founded
2007
Product Features & Capabilities
- Private equity investments in middle market companies
- Private credit financing
- Special situations transactions
- Buyouts
- Recapitalizations
- Corporate carve-outs
- Restructurings
Use Cases
Acquire majority ownership in consumer-focused middle market firms; Provide flexible debt financing for healthcare service providers; Support management teams in financial services through recapitalizations; Facilitate corporate carve-outs in industrial services; Optimize operations in technology software firms via restructuring
Investment Focus
Centre Lane Partners primarily focuses on investing in the North American middle market, targeting both equity and debt investments. Their investment strategy encompasses a range of sectors, including consumer, business services, healthcare, and industrial. They typically invest between $10 million to $250 million in companies at various stages of growth, emphasizing flexibility and discipline in their investment approach.
Investment Geography
Centre Lane Partners primarily invests in the North American middle market.
Key Portfolio Companies
Centre Lane Partners has several key portfolio companies, including:
- Salary.com: Provides compensation data and software solutions to help organizations manage their pay structures.
- Green Project Technologies: Focuses on sustainability and environmental solutions, recently receiving a $1.88M Seed round investment from Centre Lane Partners.
- Saladworks: A restaurant chain known for its fresh salads and healthy dining options.
Overall, Centre Lane Partners has made 10 investments and completed 17 acquisitions, indicating a diverse portfolio across various sectors.
Notable Exits
Centre Lane Partners has made several notable exits, including:
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Alternative Biomedical Solutions
- Exit Date: December 14, 2023
- Exit Method: Acquisition by Lighthouse Labs Services.
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Other Notable Exits:
- Exit Date: April 18, 2023
- Company: Not specified (details are behind a subscription)
- Exit Method: Corporate Majority.
- Exit Date: June 15, 2022
- Company: Not specified (details are behind a subscription)
- Exit Method: Acquisition - Financial.
- Exit Date: May 5, 2021
- Company: Not specified (details are behind a subscription)
- Exit Method: Acquisition - Financial.
- Exit Date: April 15, 2021
- Company: Not specified (details are behind a subscription)
- Exit Method: Acquisition.
- Exit Date: April 18, 2023
These exits illustrate Centre Lane Partners' active role in the private equity market, focusing on strategic acquisitions.
Recent Fundraising
$67 million
Management Team
The management team of Centre Lane Partners includes the following individuals:
- Franklyn Chang: Managing Director
- Kenneth Lau: Co-Founder & Managing Director
- Quinn Morgan: Managing Director and Co-Founder
- Vartan Pogharian: Principal
- Ian Delehanty: Vice President
- Mayank Singh: Partner
- Michael J Pizzo: Partner
- Timothy Chiodo: Partner
Other Considerations
Founded in 2007; Active in North America; Operates across five key sectors; CLP-VCF framework used in all investments; Employee count: 11-50
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