Sage Capital

Sage Capital, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2004. The firm specializes in mezzanine, later stage, acquisitions, buyouts, growth capital, and recapitalization investments, primarily targeting small and lower middle market businesses in North America. Sage Capital invests in a diverse range of industries, with a focus on value-added manufacturers, branded consumer products, recurring-revenue service businesses, and professional services. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $10 million in companies with sales values of $10 million to $100 million and EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $7 million, though larger investments can be pursued through co-investments. Sage Capital seeks to acquire both majority and minority positions in its portfolio companies and aims to secure a board seat in these investments. The firm does not invest in start-ups or industries such as commodity processing, construction services, trucking, real estate, or gaming, and has a particular focus on businesses located in the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-South, and Central Southern states.