DFW Capital Partners is a leading private equity investment firm, focused exclusively on the lower middle-market.
 
Since 1983, DFW has been investing in and acquiring high growth businesses in the Healthcare, Business  Services, and Industrial Services industries.
 
DFW partners with talented entrepreneurs, supports strong management teams, and equips them for rapid growth.  Our investments can take many forms, including management buyouts, corporate divestitures, liquidity-driven recapitalization, or growth and acquisition capital.  Our hallmark is one of integrity, fairness, and forward thinking.  We are disciplined, flexible and creative.  
 
The DFW Team is comprised of seasoned professionals and augmented by a group of highly experienced Operating Affiliates. DFW manages over $2 billion in committed and deployed private equity capital, primarily from institutional investors and is currently investing from DFW Capital Partners VII, L.P., a $800MM fund raised in early 2023.

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Keith W. Pennell

Jan Schoonen

Patrick Lin

Ryan Uckert

Joshua Hyatt

Hunter Ostad

Josh Hyatt

Douglas H. Gilbert

Andrew P. White

Brian C. Tilley

Dever F. Warner

Brett L. Prager

Kurt A. Brykman

Lori Wright

Marc Roston

Jarrod Davis

Allen L. Finkelstein

Michael O’Donnell

Steven M. Devore

Brad Almond

Jeffrey W. Kinell

Louis H. Ray

Ke Ding

Donald F. DeMuth

Patrick E. Fairfield

Cheri E. Lieberman

The Investment Team at DFW Capital Partners is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities in the lower middle-market, primarily within the Healthcare, Business Services, and Industrial Services sectors. This team collaborates closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive value creation through strategic support and operational improvements, while managing a diverse portfolio of investments. Their expertise in structuring various deal types, including buyouts and growth capital, ensures that DFW remains a trusted partner for businesses aiming for rapid development.

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