Rotunda Capital Partners

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2009

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm located in Bethesda, Maryland, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in investing in lower-middle market companies, particularly those that are family- or founder-owned. Rotunda focuses on transforming these businesses into data-driven platforms to achieve significant growth.

The firm invests in established and profitable companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $200 million. Their primary sectors include value-added distribution, asset-light logistics, and industrial, business, and residential services. Rotunda employs the Rotunda Performance System, which emphasizes people, process, technology, and data to create strategic alignment and enhance operational capabilities.

Rotunda Capital Partners has been recognized for its commitment to supporting founder-led businesses, being named in Inc.'s list of Founder-Friendly Investors for five consecutive years. The firm prioritizes building long-term relationships with the management teams of the companies they invest in.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Industrial Transportation Logistics Energy CleanTech Robotics Fashion/Beauty

Rotunda Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Rotunda Capital Partners Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Industrial Transportation Energy CleanTech Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$123 M	June 2020
Rotunda Capital Partners Fund III, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Robotics Transportation Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$405 M	June 2022
Rotunda Capital Partners Fund IV LP	Private Equity (PE)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Robotics Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$735 M	May 2025

Contacts

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Dan Lipson Managing Partner

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John Fruehwirth Managing Partner

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FAQs about Rotunda Capital Partners

Is Rotunda Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Rotunda Capital Partners located?

Rotunda Capital Partners is located in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

When was Rotunda Capital Partners founded?

Rotunda Capital Partners was founded in 2009.

What sectors and industries does Rotunda Capital Partners invest in?

Rotunda Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Industrial, Transportation, Logistics, Energy, CleanTech, Robotics, Fashion/Beauty.

What is Rotunda Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Rotunda Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Rotunda Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Rotunda Capital Partners investment?

Rotunda Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Rotunda Capital Partners has around $1 600m assets under management.

When was Rotunda Capital Partners last fund created?

Rotunda Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-06

What are the contacts of Rotunda Capital Partners?

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