DFW Capital

DFW Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Teaneck, New Jersey, with additional offices in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies, primarily focusing on service sectors such as healthcare, industrial services, and outsourced business solutions. DFW Capital seeks to support growth capital financing, management-led buyouts, and recapitalizations, typically investing between $3 million and $75 million per transaction, although larger amounts can be deployed with institutional partners. The firm targets companies with annual revenues ranging from $20 million to $150 million and prefers to have a board seat in its portfolio companies. DFW Capital does not engage in real estate investments or early-stage ventures and is particularly interested in service companies that leverage technology in innovative ways. With a track record of over 20 years, the firm aims to build leading companies while providing comprehensive financing solutions, including working with senior and subordinated debt sources.

Donald F. DeMuth

Founder

Ke Ding

Vice President

Patrick E. Fairfield

Senior Associate

Douglas H. Gilbert

Partner

Joshua Hyatt

Associate

Cheri Lieberman

CFO and CCO

Patrick Lin

Associate

Keith W. Pennell

Managing Partner

Brett L. Prager

Partner

Louis H. Ray

Operating Partner

Jordan Sokol

Associate

Brian Tilley

Partner

DeVer F. Warner

Partner

Andrew P. White

Principal

10 past transactions

FLEETWASH

Private Equity Round in 2023
FLEETWASH, Inc. provides facility cleaning and vehicle washing services in the United States. Its services include fleet washing, building cleaning, coil cleaning, hood cleaning, compactor cleaning, food handling, and refrigeration unit cleaning. It serves supermarkets, transportation, retail chains and department stores, gas stations, restaurants, and food warehousing. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Herspiegel Consulting

Private Equity Round in 2021
Herspiegel Consulting is a leading full-service pharmaceutical and biotech consulting firm that specializes in accelerating business success across the new product planning, product launch and commercialization processes.

American Track

Private Equity Round in 2021
American Track is a railroad construction and maintenance company with over 160 years of experience in the industry. Incorporated in 2016 and based in the United States, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including rail inspection, maintenance, repair, design, and construction for private installations such as industrial, municipal, and logistics sites. American Track utilizes advanced technologies, including Computer Aided Drafting and GPS survey capabilities, to ensure precision and maximize productivity in its projects. The company's commitment to solving problems and meeting the diverse needs of its clients positions it as a reliable partner in the rail sector.

IntelliSite

Private Equity Round in 2020
IntelliSite also has a complete line of edge computing solutions that can be deployed almost anywhere; our customers need edge Safety and Security, IoT, or Computer Vision. The IntelliSite Universal IoT Gateway brings edge compute, IoT integration, and Computer Vision together in a single rugged solution. The IntelliSite Universal IoT Gateway can be deployed in Safe Community, Illegal Dumping, Remote Monitoring, Automated Cross Walks, Cold Chain, Site Security, or anywhere else you need more than just a camera. The IntelliSite Universal IoT Gateway integrates with the IntelliSite line of IoT sensors across Environmental, Asset, and Power Management. IntelliSite also offers a complete suite of professional and managed services. IntelliSite’s Eyes On solution is backed by dedicated 24/7 staff that is trained to look for situations that need attention. The IntelliSite Eyes On service integrates industry-leading Computer Vision solutions to help to identify suspicious activity and alerts our staff to a potential threat or need. The IntelliSite remote monitoring staff can create trouble tickets, case files, and proactively engage local site support or law enforcement as required. IntelliSite is with you every step of the way.

VertexOne

Acquisition in 2019
VertexOne provides enhanced SaaS customer billing and payment, customer management and customer experience solutions to mid-market utilities across North America.

Sev1Tech

Private Equity Round in 2019
Sev1Tech is an information technology company offering it, engineering, and program management support services. The company provides IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, fielding, training, and program support services for U.S. government agencies and major commercial organizations. It also focuses on corporate responsibility and excellence in service, both key components in its business and operating policies. Sev1Tech has supported critical missions for the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and many more. Sev1Tech was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia, United State and has corporate offices in Aberdeen, Maryland; Eatontown, New Jersey, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Denver Colorado.

Restoration and Recovery

Private Equity Round in 2018
Restoration and Recovery Services, LLC specializes in post-construction stormwater management, offering a comprehensive range of services that include inspection, maintenance, repair, consulting, and emergency response. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company serves a diverse clientele, including national retailers, logistics providers, engineering firms, hospitals, military facilities, real estate management companies, distribution centers, and educational institutions. Its expertise allows it to effectively address stormwater management needs for entities of all sizes, from individual property owners to large organizations operating across multiple states. Through its commitment to quality and service, Restoration and Recovery plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and sustainability in stormwater management.

Resource Pro

Private Equity Round in 2018
ReSource Pro, LLC provides business process outsourcing services for agents, brokers, MGAs, and carriers in the insurance industry in the United States. It offers insurance process outsourcing and advisory services primarily for retail and wholesale insurance business models and back office processing functions, seasonal staffing solutions for peak-season workload periods, real-time support services, and productivity pro solutions. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in New York, New York with processing centers in Qingdao and Jinan, China. ReSource Pro, LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Distinguished Programs Group, LLC.

LRI, LLC

Private Equity Round in 2016
LRI is a national energy services contracting firm that primarily serves the Energy Service Company (ESCo) community, providing state-of-the-art innovations in energy conservation, development and construction. Lighting Retrofit International, LLC provides turnkey energy services with meticulous attention to customer requirements and expectations while allowing the ESCo customer to minimize their involvement in individual energy conservation processes, meet contractual obligations and provide strong customer service. LRI specializes in teaming with the national ESCo community to assist them in winning competitive solicitations in various arenas including the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) market, Area Wide performance contracting, IDIQ's as well as private industry; which includes utilization of utility rebates and EPAC incentives. Lighting Retrofit International, LLC provides lighting and water building efficiency services to Government, institutional, and commercial customers. The company provides project management, lighting and maintenance savings analytics, and construction auditing and designing services. Lighting Retrofit International, LLC was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Gambrills, Maryland.
Covenant Surgical Partners is a privately-held owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers. Its services include using minimally invasive and robotic technology to screen for colorectal cancers, polyp removal, and surgery of the digestive tract as well as various examinations and diagnoses of the rectum area that enable patients to get proper detection of their diseases.