MidOcean Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / Debt fund

Founded

2003

AUM

$11 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

MidOcean Partners is a private equity and alternative credit investor based in New York. Founded in 2003, the firm is comprised of a team of professionals with extensive experience in middle-market investments. They are distinct for their theme-driven sector focus and collaborative partnership approach with entrepreneurs and leadership teams.

MidOcean Partners invests in the private equity and credit markets, targeting sectors such as consumer services, business services, and niche industrial services. The firm typically focuses on companies that stand to benefit from growth driven by demographic, technological, and regulatory changes, aiming for investment sizes in the $50-100 million range. They manage assets amounting to over $11 billion.

Notable investments in MidOcean Partners' portfolio include Grand Circle for private credit, Casper's, Smith System, Image Skincare, and Questex. They also hold investments in companies like The Carpenter Health Network and LegalShield. The firm emphasizes creating value by leveraging capital solutions across private equity and credit markets.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Other Sports/SportsTech LegalTech HealthTech Education Edtech Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation Travel Energy Music HRTech KidTech/FamilyTech

MidOcean Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
MidOcean Tactical Credit Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Education Edtech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Transportation Travel Energy LegalTech Music HRTech KidTech/FamilyTech	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$10-50 m	$765 M	June 2024
MidOcean CLO Equity Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Transportation Travel Energy LegalTech Music HRTech KidTech/FamilyTech	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$10-50 m	$304 M	December 2024
MidOcean Partners VI, LP	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Education Food and Beverage Transportation Travel Energy LegalTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1497 M	April 2023
Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Education Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1200 M	October 2018

Contacts

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Matthew Rubel Chairman Of The Executive Board MidOcean Partners and Chair, CEO Empower SPAC

Chairman Of The Executive Board MidOcean Partners and Chair, CEO Empower SPAC

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Hugh Briggs Principal

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FAQs about MidOcean Partners

Is MidOcean Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

MidOcean Partners is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is MidOcean Partners located?

MidOcean Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was MidOcean Partners founded?

MidOcean Partners was founded in 2003.

What sectors and industries does MidOcean Partners invest in?

MidOcean Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Other, Sports/SportsTech, LegalTech, HealthTech, Education, Edtech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Transportation, Travel, Energy, Music, HRTech, KidTech/FamilyTech.

What is MidOcean Partners geographical focus of investments?

MidOcean Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does MidOcean Partners typically invest in?

MidOcean Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of MidOcean Partners investment?

MidOcean Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for MidOcean Partners?

MidOcean Partners has around $11 000m assets under management.

When was MidOcean Partners last fund created?

MidOcean Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-12

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