Sky Island Capital

Investor type

PE

Founded

2018

AUM

$723 M

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Sky Island Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, United States, and established in 2018. The firm exclusively partners with privately-held manufacturing companies. Sky Island operates with a lean team of 2-10 employees. Their focus on operational excellence and deep partnerships distinguishes them in the private equity landscape.

Sky Island Capital invests primarily in the manufacturing sector with a particular interest in energy and real estate. They target buyout and growth equity investments, focusing geographically on the United States. Their most recent fund, Sky Island Capital II LP, raised $300 million in January 2025. They maintain close-knit relationships with select industries to maximize impact and returns.

Notable investments include SkyMark Refuelers - a manufacturer of aviation refueling equipment, USA Industries - specializing in industrial services, Kaufhold's Kurds, and Scranton Products - known for plastic bathroom partitions. Their recent involvement includes a deal with Scranton Products.

Industry

Manufacturing Energy Real Estate

Sky Island Capital Funds

Name Type
Questionare
Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Sky Island Capital II LP
Private Equity (PE)
Real Estate
Energy
Manufacturing
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$300 M
January 2025
Sky Island Capital I LP
Private Equity (PE)
Manufacturing
Energy
Real Estate
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$1-5 m
May 2019

Contacts

Name
Title
Email
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Jack Waterstreet Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Ryan Jankowski Director of Business Development
Director of Business Development
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FAQs about Sky Island Capital

Sky Island Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Sky Island Capital is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Sky Island Capital was founded in 2018.
Sky Island Capital invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Energy, Real Estate.
Sky Island Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Sky Island Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Sky Island Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Sky Island Capital has around $723m assets under management.
Sky Island Capital last fund was created/launched in 2025-01-17
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