Sentinel is one of the leading lower middle market private equity firms in the U.S. that invests in buyouts, restructurings, divestitures, acquisitions of family businesses, and going private transactions in partnership with management. We also invest in special situations including balance sheet restructurings and modest operational turnarounds. We seek businesses with attractive prospects and high quality management teams who are interested in becoming owners of the companies they operate. Based in New York, Sentinel makes equity investments in companies in the United States and Canada, and today has approximately $1.25 billion of capital under management. Our Mission To generate superior investment returns by enabling talented executives to build great businesses and realize their boldest dreams. This mission drives everything we do, from the way we interact with our management partners, investors, investment bankers and other professionals, to the way we manage our firm. We derive great satisfaction from helping our investors generate significant capital appreciation and our management partners build wealth. Targeted Investments Change in control opportunities, which frequently arise from acquisitions of family businesses where family succession is no longer an option, divestitures of businesses that no longer serve the strategic interests of the parent company, and going private transactions. We also invest in special situations such as companies undergoing restructurings or turnarounds and that need to carry out a change in capitalization. Industry Focus Five industry sectors where we have relevant experience, a proven track record, and ability to add value: consumer products, food / restaurants, franchising, manufacturing, and service businesses. Our professional investment team has a proven private equity record and access to the critical resources growing businesses need. We also have the expertise to execute a wide variety of private equity transactions. The link below highlights frequently asked questions about Sentinel Capital Partners, our operations, strategy, investment philosophy, and approach to working with our portfolio companies.