Caltius Capital Management

Caltius Capital Management, LP is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, established in 1997. The firm specializes in providing junior capital to small and medium-sized companies across North America through two distinct divisions: Caltius Structured Capital, which focuses on debt investments, and Caltius Equity Partners, which concentrates on equity investments. Caltius Structured Capital offers debt financing ranging from $7 million to $50 million for various purposes, including acquisitions, buyouts, and refinancings. Meanwhile, Caltius Equity Partners invests between $10 million and $30 million in management-led buyouts, late-stage growth financings, and corporate divestitures. The firm primarily targets industrial and commercial sectors, specialized consumer products, and education services, seeking to partner with companies that have established revenues and operating incomes. Caltius Capital Management aims for substantial ownership positions in its portfolio companies, often requiring a minority interest and a board seat, and maintains a focus on the West Coast and broader North American markets.