Aeterna Capital Partners
Also known as Aeterna Capital
New York family-office-backed private investment firm set up in 2013; makes direct lower-middle-market private equity and credit investments of $2–10M in companies with $2M+ EBITDA.
New York family-office-backed private investment firm founded by Patrick McCloskey. Not to be confused with other 'Aeterna'/'Aeternum'-named firms.
- HEADQUARTERS
- New York, United States
- FOUNDED
- 2013
- AUM
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 1 people
Focus
- STAGES
- GrowthBuyout
- ASSET MIX
- Direct investmentsPrivate equityPrivate creditFunds (as LP)
- GEOGRAPHY
- —
Overview
Aeterna Capital Partners describes itself as a family office backed private investment firm focused on direct lower middle market investments, including private equity and debt, with the dedicated backing of several accomplished families who rely on it to source and vet private investments. A 2018 Buyouts interview states that founder Patrick McCloskey represents the interests of a European multigenerational family and that the firm was set up in the United States in 2013, focusing on lower-middle-market companies and structured special situations. Its investment criteria page states a $2–10M investment range (over $10M with its co-invest network) for companies with $2M+ EBITDA and/or asset backing, direct private equity in control and minority positions, and select fund-level investments in private equity and private credit. Its portfolio page lists direct active investments in PRN Healthcare, DHV Plus, LendingPoint and Skylake Wireless, and realized investments in RLJ Entertainment, Kitchen Art, The Legacy Companies and Volley.
Investment thesis
Opportunistic generalist with particular interest in industrial and business services; targets recapitalizations of family-owned or founder-owned businesses, growth plans aligned with senior management, and special situations requiring structured solutions, with a long-term perspective and flexibility to invest across the balance sheet.
PORTFOLIO (8)
- PRN HealthcareNOTABLE
- LendingPointNOTABLEFintech
- Skylake WirelessNOTABLE
- Real Estate & PropTech
- since 2015 · Exited
- Media & Entertainment · Exited
- Exited
- Consumer & E-commerce · Exited
People
- Patrick McCloskeyFounder & Managing Partner · source
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Frequently asked questions
Aeterna Capital Partners is a private equity fund based in New York, the United States, founded in 2013.
Yes. Aeterna Capital Partners invests its own capital in private companies. It also commits capital to third-party funds as an LP.
Aeterna Capital Partners invests at Growth and Buyout stages in Industrial & Manufacturing, Fintech, Consumer & E-commerce and Media & Entertainment.
Aeterna Capital Partners's stated ticket size is $2M–$10M.
Key people at Aeterna Capital Partners include Patrick McCloskey (Founder & Managing Partner).
Aeterna Capital Partners's investments include PRN Healthcare, LendingPoint, Skylake Wireless, DHV Plus, Kitchen Art, RLJ Entertainment, The Legacy Companies and Volley.
The most recent publicly reported investment by Aeterna Capital Partners is Kitchen Art (Acquisition), announced in Feb 2015.
Yes. Aeterna Capital Partners manages capital from outside investors.