Palm Beach Capital

General contacts
Investor type

PE

Founded

2001

AUM

$400 M

Location

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Palm Beach Capital is a private equity firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, founded by Shaun McGruder and Nathan Ward. The firm consists of a team that includes managing partner Michael Schmickle, who brings extensive experience in accounting and financial operations. Palm Beach Capital differentiates itself through deep expertise in structuring, negotiating transactions, and strategic financial management for portfolio companies. The team is actively involved in add-on acquisitions and other strategic initiatives to enhance portfolio value.

Palm Beach Capital focuses its investment efforts across various sectors including healthcare services, IT services, and distribution sectors. The firm typically invests in mid-market companies in North America and employs a growth-oriented strategy to drive substantial value creation. It operates with a flexible investment range to accommodate the unique needs of each opportunity. The firm's deep industry connections and market knowledge provide leverage in sourcing and executing complex transactions.

The firm has made notable investments in companies like Blue Team Restoration - a provider of disaster recovery services, and several others spanning manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. Their strategy includes active involvement in management and operations to foster growth and improve performance across the portfolio companies.

Industry

Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Fashion/Beauty Business Services (B2B) Transportation Energy

Palm Beach Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Palm Beach Capital Fund VI, L.P.
Private Equity (PE)
Fund of funds
Fashion/Beauty
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$350 M
May 2024
Palm Beach Capital Fund IV, L.P.
Private Equity (PE)
Fashion/Beauty
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$49 M
December 2016
Harpel SFC Holdings II
Private Equity (PE)
Fashion/Beauty
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Energy
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$1 M
August 2013

Contacts

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Title
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Nate Ward Co Founder
Co Founder
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LinkedIn
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Shaun McGruder Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Palm Beach Capital

Palm Beach Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Palm Beach Capital is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
Palm Beach Capital was founded in 2001.
Palm Beach Capital invests in companies and startups in Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Fashion/Beauty, Business Services (B2B), Transportation, Energy.
Palm Beach Capital invests in companies and startups in Asia, North America.
Palm Beach Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Palm Beach Capital usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Palm Beach Capital has around $400m assets under management.
Palm Beach Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-05-03
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