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Citation Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

2023

AUM

$2 100 M

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

Citation Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, and was founded in 2023 by Tiffany K. Hagge and Lydie B. Hudson, alongside original partners Spencer Almy and Santiago Castelazo. The firm specializes in partnering with founder- and family-led businesses, predominantly in the mid-cap space, bringing a team with decades of private equity investing experience. They focus on long-term growth and value creation, applying a values-driven approach to investments.

Citation Capital focuses on investing in the mid-cap space through control buyout transactions within the services, industrials, and selected consumer sectors across North America. They manage over $2.1 billion in assets, including their inaugural fund, Citation Fund I, with $1.2 billion in commitments. Their investment strategy is supported by various investors, including pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices.

Notable investments by Citation Capital include Cibo Vita, Aptive Environmental, Gallo Mechanical, and World Travel Holdings, companies that span multiple sectors. The firm aims to support and propel the growth of these family- and founder-owned businesses through strategic partnerships and capital investments.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Industrial

Citation Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Citation Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Industrial
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$100+ m
$1200 M
July 2026

Contacts

Name
Title
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Tiffany Hagge Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Lydie Hudson President
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FAQs about Citation Capital

Citation Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Citation Capital is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Citation Capital was founded in 2023.
Citation Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Industrial.
Citation Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Citation Capital invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Citation Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.
Citation Capital has around $2 100m assets under management.
Citation Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-07-15
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