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Rising Point Capital Management

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2019

AUM

$325 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 01 October, 2026

Profile

Rising Point Capital Management is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2019 by Michael Drai and Justin Marku, the firm is managed by partners Natalie Greene and Marc Perez among others. The team has a diverse background in investment banking and private equity, having previously worked with firms such as Sterling Partners, GTCR, and RiverGlade Capital. What sets Rising Point apart is their focus on founder- and family-led businesses, leveraging a strong network of human and advisor capital to drive intelligent transformation and growth in their portfolio companies.

The firm invests primarily in sectors like industrial services, energy transition, infrastructure, environmental and waste, rental, value-added distribution, and both commercial and residential services. Their investment preference is for founder-, family-, or management-owned businesses within the USA that exhibit attractive market dynamics and sustainable value propositions. Rising Point typically makes majority transactions in businesses with revenue of $10M+ and EBITDA/cash flow of $2M+. The firm manages $325 million under their maiden fund and is supported by a range of institutional investors like pension plans, foundations, family offices, and funds of funds.

Notable investments by Rising Point include JDS - industrial services, ABC - commercial services, Conco - infrastructure services, PirTano - environmental and waste services, and A1 Roofing Company - residential services. The firm aims to scale these businesses by providing strategic guidance, operational insight, and capital for long-term growth and success.

Industry

Industrial Construction Business Services (B2B) Energy Infrastructure Real Estate

Rising Point Capital Management Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Rising Point Capital Management Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Construction
Industrial
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Energy
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$10-50 m
$325 M
September 2026

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FAQs about Rising Point Capital Management

Rising Point Capital Management is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Rising Point Capital Management is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Rising Point Capital Management was founded in 2019.
Rising Point Capital Management invests in companies and startups in Industrial, Construction, Business Services (B2B), Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate.
Rising Point Capital Management invests in companies and startups in North America.
Rising Point Capital Management invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Rising Point Capital Management usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Rising Point Capital Management has around $325m assets under management.
Rising Point Capital Management last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-30
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