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16 South Capital Partners
16 South Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on founder-led businesses in the Southeast US, primarily targeting lower middle market companies with EBITDA between $1-4M.
Overview
What 16 South Capital Partners does
What 16 South Capital Partners is
16 South Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on founder-led businesses in the Southeast US, primarily targeting lower middle market companies with EBITDA between $1-4M.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 3, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
16 South Capital Partners as a funder
Investment thesis
16 South Capital Partners is dedicated to partnering with lower middle market entrepreneurs to scale their businesses through strategic growth initiatives, including geographic expansion and acquisitions.
Focus narrative
The firm invests in businesses characterized by technician-led field services, value-added distribution, and multi-unit consumer services. It focuses on the Southeast U.S. and targets companies with revenues between $5M and $50M and EBITDA of $1M to $4M.
Value beyond capital
16 South Capital Partners adds value through a collaborative approach that includes capital investment, strategic guidance, mentorship, and support for execution of growth initiatives.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000,000–$50,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $25,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Recap
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Pool Services Unlimited, a residential pool cleaning service; John C. Cassidy, an HVAC and plumbing service; Prescott’s, Inc., a medical instrument repair company; ACIS, a commercial HVAC firm; All-Star Auto Parts, an auto parts distributor; Zips Car Wash, an express car wash operator; and Tidal Wave Auto Spa, another multi-unit car wash operator.
Common questions
What to know about 16 South Capital Partners
Upseed classifies 16 South Capital Partners under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 3, 2026
Known limits
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