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Credo Private Capital

Credo Private Capital is an independent sponsor based in Birmingham, Michigan, focusing on lower-middle market companies. They aim to enhance management capabilities through strategic acquisitions, creating long-term value.

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Overview

What Credo Private Capital does

What Credo Private Capital is

Credo Private Capital is an independent sponsor based in Birmingham, Michigan, focusing on lower-middle market companies. They aim to enhance management capabilities through strategic acquisitions, creating long-term value.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

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Capability profile

Credo Private Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Credo Private Capital invests in lower-middle market companies with an EBITDA of at least $2 million, focusing on industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. They support existing management teams and avoid investments in turnarounds and startups.

Focus narrative

Credo Private Capital invests in lower-middle market companies with an EBITDA of at least $2 million. The organization primarily focuses on industries such as manufacturing, distribution, business/industrial services, and logistics/transportation. While their geographic focus is on the greater Midwest, they are open to opportunities beyond this region. Credo prefers to support existing management teams and does not consider investments in turnarounds, startups, retail, or oil/gas-focused companies.

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
4
Recorded notable exits
Tuff Turf, Propane Services, Inland Pipe Rehabilitation, WoodWick Candles, Give ‘Em A Brake Safety, and ARCH Global Precision, plus 1 more

Portfolio context

Current portfolio includes Titanus (Construction Services), Smede-Son Steel & Supply (Building Products), Friendship Brick & Stone (Building Products), and Capital Stoneworks (Building Products). Notable exited investments include Tuff Turf (Lawn Care / Pest Control), Propane Services (Propane Gas Distributor), Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (Municipal sewer pipe maintenance), WoodWick Candles (Home fragrance products), Give ‘Em A Brake Safety (Traffic control products), ARCH Global Precision (Precision metal components), and Postle Aluminum (Extruded aluminum components).

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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