Sentinel Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity firm founded in 1995, focused on mid-market investments in the United States and Canada. It specializes in management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and going-private transactions, as well as structured equity investments in established businesses. The firm seeks to take majority stakes and works closely with management, often joining the board, with selective co-investment. It targets companies operating across sectors such as aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services, distribution, food and restaurants, franchising, healthcare, industrials, manufacturing, B2B, and media/direct marketing. Typical investments range from several million to low hundreds of millions in enterprise value, with EBITDA generally in the low tens of millions. Exits are pursued through sales, mergers, recapitalizations, or public offerings within five to seven years, though holdings may extend up to ten years. The firm aims to partner with management to drive growth and operational improvements.
Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets
Matthew Harrison Jr.
Senior Operating Partner
Adam W. Jacobs
Associate
Patrick Knise
Principal
Samuel Lettes
Associate
Douglas G. Levy
CFO
David Lobel
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Greg E. Markovitz
Associate
Liam D. McCabe
Associate
Chris McClain
Operating Partner
John McCormack
Co-Founder and Senior Partner
Conor W. Murphy
Associate
Marc Particelli
Operating Partner
Lucy S. Pearce
Associate
Cameron A. Smith
Vice President
Erika K. Stanford
Vice President
Grant M. Wilson
Senior Associate
Past deals in Electrical Equipment
NSI Industries
Acquisition in 2024
NSI Industries manufactures and distributes a broad range of electrical, HVAC, and building technology products. They serve electrical distributors, HVAC contractors, and communications providers, offering solutions such as electrical connectors, time controls, wire management products, and other related components to enhance operational efficiency.
Fireye
Acquisition in 2024
Fireye Inc. is a manufacturer of flame safeguard and combustion control systems for a range of commercial and industrial applications worldwide. The company's extensive product offerings include flame safeguard controls, burner management systems, flame scanners, and wireless monitoring systems, ensuring fire safety and efficiency in various settings such as schools, factories, petrochemical plants, and power utilities. Fireye stands out for its innovation, having pioneered infrared scanners for flame monitoring and solid-state programming controls. Their technological advancements include a micro-processor-based, auto diagnostics program capable of communicating in multiple languages. The company serves diverse markets, including HVAC, power and utility, petrochemical refining, and industrial process heating, distributing its products through a network of distributors globally. Fireye is based in Derry, New Hampshire, and operates sales offices in various locations across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. It functions as a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security Corporation.
Det-tronics
Acquisition in 2024
Det-Tronics manufactures fire as well as gas-safety systems for industrial operations and hazardous processes.
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