Eos Partners

About Eos Partners

Since 1994, Eos Private Equity has been in the business of investing in lower middle market companies at a pivotal stage—what we define as an inflection point. Like the first light of dawn, an inflection point marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, where strategic decisions can unlock substantial long-term value. Success at these junctures isn’t a matter of chance; it’s the result of positioning a business to capitalize on key shifts—whether in end market dynamics, secular or regulatory changes, product innovation, strategic acquisitions, a transition from founder / entrepreneur-led to institutional ownership, a recapitalization or balance sheet restructuring…or merely a renewed focus on growth. Identifying these opportunities and aligning with strong management teams is where we excel. At Eos, we take a bespoke approach to private equity. Ownership Mindset As a substantial portion of the capital deployed in each of our investments comes from the partners of our firm, we prioritize sustainable growth and long-term value creation over short-term gains. Business Partners We bring decades of experience investing in lower middle market companies. We partner with proven management teams and are active at a board and strategic level to drive value creation Direct & Transparent We believe in direct and open communication with our management teams and business partners. We understand the challenges growing companies face, and timely, transparent communication leads to efficient and effective decision-making. Experienced & Agile Our team is comprised of senior-level investment professionals with decades of investing experience. We communicate regularly, and the ultimate decision makers are intimately involved throughout the entire investment process. Growth-Minded We seek to invest in businesses at an inflection point where we can partner with management to execute a tangible growth strategy and add value by leveraging our experience and network.
People
  • Steven Friedman, Founding Partner