Organization · Private Equity
First Haven Capital
First Haven Capital is a private investment firm based in New York, focusing on control investments in lower-middle market companies and allocating capital to third-party fund managers.
Overview
What First Haven Capital does
What First Haven Capital is
First Haven Capital is a private investment firm based in New York, focusing on control investments in lower-middle market companies and allocating capital to third-party fund managers.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and allocator 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
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Allocator
- Last reviewed
- April 3, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
First Haven Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
First Haven Capital targets non-control equity investments in leading lower middle market companies, partnering with high-quality investment sponsors to support growth.
Focus narrative
First Haven Capital focuses on direct, non-control equity investments in lower middle market companies. The firm seeks to partner with distinguished private equity sponsors and has a flexible investment horizon. The investment criteria include revenue greater than $20 million, EBITDA greater than $3 million, and companies headquartered in North America across various industries.
Value beyond capital
First Haven Capital provides necessary support for building successful business platforms through its extensive investment network and industry contacts.
Focus and fit
- Regions
- North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 12
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Acara, AGS, New Bulk, Delta, EE, Heartisan Foods, IEP, MMT Ambulance, National CPMA, Nova, Raydia, Ricardo Defense, and Tedia, each sponsored by various private equity partners.
Capability profile
First Haven Capital as an allocator
Allocator mandate
First Haven Capital is a private investment firm based in New York City that targets non-control equity investments in leading lower middle market companies in partnership with high-quality investment sponsors. The firm maintains a flexible, patient capital base that can invest for long hold periods and support future growth needs.
Focus narrative
First Haven Capital focuses on direct, non-control equity investments in lower middle market companies. The firm seeks to partner with distinguished private equity sponsors and has a flexible investment horizon.
Value and partnership
The firm leverages its extensive investment network and industry contacts to evaluate opportunities and provide necessary support for building successful business platforms.
Mandate and fit
- Asset classes
- Private Equity
- Regions
- North America
Portfolio context
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Acara, AGS, New Bulk, Delta, EE, Heartisan Foods, IEP, MMT Ambulance, National CPMA, Nova, Raydia, Ricardo Defense, and Tedia.
Common questions
What to know about First Haven Capital
Upseed classifies First Haven Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and allocator 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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