Petra Capital Partners

Petra Capital Partners is a private equity firm located in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1996. The firm focuses on providing growth capital to companies across the United States, specializing in sectors such as business services, healthcare services, and technology-enabled services. Over the past two decades, Petra has invested over $650 million in approximately 100 high-growth private companies. The firm is currently deploying capital from its third fund, which closed in May 2013, with a total of $230 million available for investment. Petra typically invests up to $20 million in each company and is flexible in structuring its investments to align with the needs of business owners and its financial goals. The firm has experience in various investment forms, including subordinated debt with warrants and equity securities. Additionally, Petra is recognized as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) by the U.S. Small Business Administration and was honored as SBIC of the Year in 2012.