Palmetto Capital

Palmetto Capital is a private equity firm based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, specializing in management buy-outs and various forms of recapitalization, including family succession and ownership transitions for family-owned businesses. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market companies primarily located in the Southeastern United States, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, and consumer products. Palmetto Capital seeks investments in private companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $75 million and an enterprise value between $3 million and $30 million. It generally takes majority stakes in its portfolio companies but may consider minority equity positions in co-investment scenarios. In addition to its investment operations, Palmetto Capital offers advisory services, providing equity and debt investment strategy consulting to a range of clients, including family offices and institutional investors. Founded in 2012, the firm utilizes its personal capital for its investments.