Ralph W. Manning

Progress Equity Partners invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 2 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as healthcare, specialty foods, franchisors, manufacturing, business services, communications and marketing services. It participates in buyout and later-stage transactions. It takes a seat on the board and controlling interest in companies. It also acquires majority ownership.

Provides restoration and reconstruction services

Provides oncology-focused strategic medical communication services to the biopharma industry

RSTW Partners invests subordinated debt and equity capital in middle-market companies throughout the continental US. They focus on investments in privately-owned and publicly-held companies operating in a broad range of manufacturing, distribution, service and specialty retail industries. The firm does not invest in start-up or development-stage companies, financial restructurings, bankruptcy reorganizations, financial institutions, real estate or oil and gas exploration. RSTW looks for companies with annual revenues of at least $25 million and operating income of at least $2.5 million. Companies should have an experienced management team, a significant market share and/or strong niche market position, definable barriers to competitive entry and the potential to grow internally or through acquisitions. RSTW participates in buyouts, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and internal growth financings. Investments typically range from $10 million to $30 million. The firm may make investments in excess of $30 million through co-investments with their partners. Investments are usually structured as subordinated debt, and to a lesser extent, preferred and common stock.

Functions as a College/University

Transition Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 - 20 million and revenues of USD 5 -20 million. The firm focuses on business & consumer services, technology enabled services, manufacturing & distribution and SaaS software services. It participates in buyout transactions and acquires controlling interest.

Provides home health care services

Operates departmental stores

Provides home rehabilitation services