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Praesidian Capital

Larchmont, New York, United States

Praesidian Capital is a private investment firm focused on lower middle market businesses in the United States and Europe. Since 2002, it has invested in excess of $800 million in more than 80 lower middle market businesses. The firm is located in New York, London, and Oklahoma City.

Focus Areas
Private investments, Lower middle-market investing
Website
praesidian.com

Tracked deals

12

12 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

4 addon · 4 buyout · 4 growth capital

Praesidian Capital Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 7 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 7 years for Praesidian Capital. 1 2019 2 2021 2 2022 4 2023 1 2024 1 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Round 2 Holdings, Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Lionel, LLC
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, acquired Lionel, LLC, creating the Lionel Brands Group to bring the companies’ fan-first hobby brands under one umbrella. The combined organization plans to invest in product development and storytelling, expand licensing partnerships, and grow distribution across hobby and collector channels.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Round 2, LLC

    Praesidian Capital completed a strategic follow-on equity investment in Round 2, LLC, a South Bend, Indiana-based designer and manufacturer of collectible models, die-cast vehicles and hobby products. The additional capital will support product development, supply-chain capabilities, digital engagement and expanded distribution — including international growth — building on Praesidian’s original 2021 investment.

  • Buyer
    Reel Power Industrial, Inc., Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Novatec, Inc.
    Seller
    Novatec, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Reel Power Industrial, a portfolio company of Praesidian Capital, has acquired Novatec Inc.'s downstream extrusion line equipment product line, including pullers, cutters, saws, and cooling/vacuum tanks. The divestment allows Novatec to focus on core drying, conveying and moisture-control solutions while enabling Reel Power to offer a turnkey downstream automation package.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Reel Power International
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm based in Oklahoma City, announced a strategic equity investment in Reel Power International, a manufacturer of capital equipment for material handling and control serving industrial, marine, and energy markets. The investment is intended to support Reel Power's growth initiatives and product development while partnering with management to expand the business.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Action Target Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Praesidian Capital made a strategic equity investment in Action Target Inc., a Provo, Utah–based provider of shooting range solutions and services. The investment (Praesidian previously provided debt financing in 2016) will support Action Target’s aggressive growth strategy and expansion into new markets, while Praesidian brings private equity resources and industry experience.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Care+ Pediatric Urgent Care

    Praesidian Capital announced an anchor/growth investment in Care+ Pediatric Urgent Care to support the chain’s launch and expansion, backing the opening of its first location in Oklahoma City in January 2023. The private equity firm said the investment will help scale the pediatric urgent care concept across Oklahoma and surrounding markets.

  • Buyer
    Powder Valley, Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Pro-Motion Distributing
    Industry
    E-Commerce
    Type
    Addon

    Powder Valley, a portfolio company of Praesidian Capital, has acquired Pro-Motion Distributing, a Las Vegas–based tech-enabled multi-category e-commerce distributor. The acquisition brings Pro-Motion's technology platforms and broad product mix into Powder Valley to accelerate online sales, expand product offerings and support growth in the outdoor/sports market.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Undisclosed Southwestern-based e-commerce distribution business
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Praesidian Capital acquired a controlling interest in a leading e‑commerce distribution business located in the Southwestern United States. Spirit Bank of Tulsa provided financing for the transaction and Ice Miller LLP served as legal counsel to Praesidian; the firm said the deal expands its e‑commerce activity and footprint in the Southwest.

  • Buyer
    Round 2, Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Big Country Toys
    Type
    Addon

    Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, has acquired Big Country Toys, an Arkansas-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of farm, ranch and rodeo toys and collectibles. The add-on expands Round 2's product offering into a new vertical and opens additional growth channels to mass merchants and hobby customers.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    MP Machinery and Testing, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Praesidian Capital, a New York–based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in a leading materials/testing services business that serves energy, aerospace & defense, laboratory, steel & pipe and other industrial markets. Praesidian said it will partner with management to scale the business organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities and market share.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Round 2
    Type
    Buyout

    Praesidian Capital acquired a controlling interest in Round 2, a South Bend, Indiana-based collectibles company that designs and produces model kits, diecast models, slot cars and other hobby products. Praesidian said it will support Round 2's growth both organically and through acquisitions as part of its newly launched private equity strategy.

  • Buyer
    Praesidian Capital
    Target
    Undisclosed integrated clinical and laboratory genetics company
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Praesidian Capital announced the acquisition of an integrated clinical and laboratory services company operating in genetic medicine, focused on prenatal and preconception testing and hereditary cancer risk assessments. The deal is Praesidian’s first as an independent sponsor and will serve as a platform for national expansion and future add-on acquisitions.

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