Investors in Emerging America

We invest in companies building economic opportunity where it’s needed most—advancing growth, innovation, and access.

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o15 Capital Partners is an alternative investment firm that partners with dynamic companies to deliver private capital solutions—structured to generate strong financial returns while delivering measurable impact in underserved markets.

Our Approach

We provide flexible growth capital to lower middle market companies that are engines of economic mobility in communities often overlooked by traditional investors.

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR

EBITDA

$3–$15 million

Target Sectors

Healthcare
Education
Business Services
Technology

Investment Size

$10–$40 million

Geographic Focus

U.S.-based, with attention to Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) communities and rural regions


OUR INVESTMENT STRUCTURES

Transaction Types

◼︎ First Lien
◼︎ Unitranche
◼︎ Second Lien
◼︎ Mezzanine / Sub-Debt
◼︎ Structured Equity
◼︎ Equity Co-Invest

Capital Solutions

◼︎ LBO/MBO
◼︎ Special Situations
◼︎ Growth Capital
◼︎ Buy & Build Platforms
◼︎ Add-on
◼︎ Recapitalizations / Refinancing

Where We Invest

We focus on sectors that drive foundational growth and opportunity across Emerging America. Our investments target critical systems—like healthcare, education, and core business services—that unlock economic mobility, support job creation, and strengthen local economies.

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    Healthcare

    Expanding access to services and improving outcomes

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    Education

    Supporting broad-based learning and workforce development

  • A man in a white shirt is giving a presentation in a modern conference room. He is smiling and gesturing towards a whiteboard with writing. A woman with a laptop and a coffee cup is listening.

    Business Services

    Fueling operational growth across the economy

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    Technology

    Expanding access to digital infrastructure and essential tools

Impact Investing Philosophy

o15’s investment approach is grounded in measurable outcomes and driven by a belief in expanding opportunity through intentional, responsible capital deployment.

Our strategy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is guided by a distinguished Impact Advisory Committee. Each investment is made with care, informed by expert insight, and aligned with our broader goals for economic advancement and equity.

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    Supporting job creation

    and long-term economic growth

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    Advancing access

    to services in education, healthcare, and business

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    Tracking outcomes

    with transparency and accountability

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