Alterna Equity Partners

Alterna Equity Partners, established in 2006 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, is a private equity firm focusing on the lower middle market. The company invests in growth capital, buyouts, and buy-and-build strategies, targeting founder- and family-owned businesses in transition, as well as operator-led and management-led buyouts. Alterna's investment focus includes business services, distribution, niche manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, education, consumer, and industrial sectors, with a preference for companies based in the United States, particularly the South and Southeastern regions. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $20 million in equity, targeting companies with sales volumes between $10 million and $100 million, EBITDA up to $10 million, and enterprise values between $15 million and $100 million. Alterna seeks majority and minority investments, supporting strong management teams to drive growth and operational improvements.