C3 Capital

C3 Capital Partners, LP is a private equity firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1994. Specializing in mezzanine, middle market, and later-stage investments, the firm focuses on providing growth capital, buyouts, industry consolidation, and recapitalization for companies primarily located in the United States. C3 Capital invests between $2 million and $15 million in businesses with sales ranging from $10 million to $210 million and enterprise values between $10 million and $100 million. The firm's investment sectors include energy, plastics, commercial printing, healthcare, environmental services, and security services. C3 Capital seeks to take board representation in its portfolio companies but typically does not acquire controlling stakes. Since its inception, C3 has invested over $300 million in 63 small businesses, with its principals possessing extensive experience in private equity, management, and board governance across various industries.