Penstock Equity
Penstock Equity is a committed fund and provider of minority equity capital focused exclusively on independent sponsor-led transactions. The Penstock Equity team consists of experienced former independent sponosors who understand the unique needs of independent sponsors. Penstock is a committed fund with the explicit mandate to invest equity into independent sponsor-led transactions. In addition, the professionals at Penstock can provide support and guidance through the diligence, negotiation, documentation, and ownership phases of a transaction if the situation requires. We are focused on minority equity positions but have the capability to be majority equity investors too.
Penstock Equity is a generalist firm focused on independent sponsor-led transactions across diverse segments including marketing and facility services, healthcare staffing, specialized retail, and industrial distribution. They typically pursue minority equity positions in lower middle-market companies.
Birmingham, Michigan, United States
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
pe, independent sponsor
marketing services, healthcare, traffic safety, facility services, food & drink, retail, landscaping, wholesale & distribution, optical products
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2022
generalist,business_services,industrial_manufacturing,consumer_services,food_beverage · marketing services, healthcare staffing, traffic safety, facility services, food products, specialized retail, landscaping, wholesale distribution, optical products
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Prospects
| Name | Title | Channels | Status | |
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| Managing Partner | Managing Partner | — | LI | — |
| Managing Partner | Managing Partner | dave@penstockequity.comvalid | LI | — |
| Private Equity Associate | Private Equity Associate | — | LI | — |
| Incoming 2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst | Incoming 2026 Private Equity Summer Analyst | — | LI | — |
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