• Parallel49 Equity has established an excellent reputation for being a value-added partner.

  • We invest in middle-market companies in the specialty manufacturing and business services sectors.

  • Parallel49 Equity has a strong track record of successfully investing in and growing companies in the U.S. and Canada since 1996.

  • Parallel49 Equity builds long-term relationships with strong management teams, adding value as a strategic partner.

  • Our team possesses interdisciplinary strength and deep professional backgrounds – a benefit to each transaction and investment.

Welcome To Parallel49 Equity

Parallel49 Equity is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, lower middle-market companies in the United States and Canada.  Since 1996, we have managed over $1 billion of investor capital.  Parallel49 Equity is currently investing its fifth fund with over $300 million of committed capital.

Parallel49 Equity’s investment efforts are focused on the specialty manufacturing and business services sectors.

The name Parallel49 Equity signifies our roots and presence on both sides of the 49th Parallel, which connects the United States and Canada.  It is a reference to our long history of successful investing in middle-market companies across North America.  It also reflects the value proposition we have pursued since inception – leveraging our deep transaction experience and relationships throughout North America to help middle-market companies thrive and grow on both sides of the border.