CQL Capital (pronounced "Sequel") is a Manhattan Beach, CA-based middle-market private equity investment firm. We align ourselves with committed management teams, providing access to the capital, strategic and operational resources required to drive future growth and value creation. Our focus is on making direct majority equity investments in founder- and family-owned and operated businesses that are seeking to partner with private equity for the first time. 

CQL and its principals are entrepreneurs themselves, having founded the firm after a combined 85+ years of private company investing and operating experience in a variety of financial and institutional settings. Our team brings a wealth of experience across a number of industries, geographies and market conditions, the full benefit of which accrue to our portfolio companies. Our partners founded the firm on a commitment to people, partnership and alignment. We take pride in tailoring our approach and structure to meet the needs of each unique situation.

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