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February 13, 2023
Gauge Capital Named to 2023 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market
Southlake, TX – Gauge Capital (“Gauge”), a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the middle market, is proud to be named a 2023 TOP 50 PE Firm in The Middle Market™. In naming Gauge to the list, the TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market recognizes Gauge as a partner of choice for founders and management teams. .
Drew Johnson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gauge, said, “High management team ownership across our investments, aligned interest as the largest investor in our funds, and our exceptional returns combine to create powerful partnerships. Our partners know they can count on us to be in it for the long haul. We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the 2023 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market.”
As a middle market private equity firm, Gauge partners with owners, founders, and other stakeholders of growing companies to maximize their potential. As the largest investor in our own funds, our firm’s interests are aligned with those of our partners. Gauge’s primary aim is long-term, sustainable value creation through transformational change as well as organic and strategically acquired growth.
“We have a history of superior returns and growth. We are pleased to be recognized as one of the 2023 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market, and we know that our success is due to the talent and hard work of our team and of our portfolio company partnerships,” said Gauge Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tom McKelvey.
The Top PE Firms in the Middle Market is the original awards program for leading middle market private equity firms. Established in 2016, the
Top PE Firms in the Middle Market is one of the oldest and most respected programs designed specifically to acknowledge and promote small and mid-sized leading private equity firms in the middle market. Recognition in the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market is widely regarded by private equity professionals, business owners, investment banks, and limited partners as a significant honor. Since its inception, the TOP 50 PE firms have earned the respect of their peers, the media, and the public-at-large as a reliable, unbiased source of PE referrals in the middle market.
“Gauge clearly demonstrates the attributes of a top middle market private equity firm – strong leadership, excellent track record, and significant deal activity. We are proud to have Gauge Capital on the 2023 list.” – Kerry Grady, Founder, The TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market.
To learn more about the 2023 Top PE Firms in the Middle Market program, visit toppefirms.com.
Drew Johnson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gauge, said, “High management team ownership across our investments, aligned interest as the largest investor in our funds, and our exceptional returns combine to create powerful partnerships. Our partners know they can count on us to be in it for the long haul. We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the 2023 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market.”
As a middle market private equity firm, Gauge partners with owners, founders, and other stakeholders of growing companies to maximize their potential. As the largest investor in our own funds, our firm’s interests are aligned with those of our partners. Gauge’s primary aim is long-term, sustainable value creation through transformational change as well as organic and strategically acquired growth.
“We have a history of superior returns and growth. We are pleased to be recognized as one of the 2023 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market, and we know that our success is due to the talent and hard work of our team and of our portfolio company partnerships,” said Gauge Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tom McKelvey.
The Top PE Firms in the Middle Market is the original awards program for leading middle market private equity firms. Established in 2016, the
Top PE Firms in the Middle Market is one of the oldest and most respected programs designed specifically to acknowledge and promote small and mid-sized leading private equity firms in the middle market. Recognition in the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market is widely regarded by private equity professionals, business owners, investment banks, and limited partners as a significant honor. Since its inception, the TOP 50 PE firms have earned the respect of their peers, the media, and the public-at-large as a reliable, unbiased source of PE referrals in the middle market.
“Gauge clearly demonstrates the attributes of a top middle market private equity firm – strong leadership, excellent track record, and significant deal activity. We are proud to have Gauge Capital on the 2023 list.” – Kerry Grady, Founder, The TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market.
To learn more about the 2023 Top PE Firms in the Middle Market program, visit toppefirms.com.
About Gauge Capital (www.gaugecapital.com)
Gauge Capital is a leading middle-market private equity firm based in Southlake, Texas. Gauge invests in five key sectors: business services, food & consumer, government & industrial services, healthcare, technology. The firm manages more than $2.0 billion in capital and in 2020, 2021 and 2022, Inc. Magazine named Gauge one of the top private equity firms for founders. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 Gauge was also named to the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market by Grady Campbell. In 2022, Gauge ranked in the top 5 out of 517 private equity firms in the HEC Paris – DowJones Small-Cap Buyout Performance Ranking. For more information, please contact Andrew Peix, Managing Director of Business Development at apeix@gaugecapital.com.