Sole Source Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

June, 2016

AUM

$1 300 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: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Sole Source Capital, founded in 2016 by David Fredston, is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California. The firm is composed of a team of experienced private equity professionals, focusing on operational improvements and strategic growth in their portfolio companies. Sole Source Capital is known for its expertise in the lower-middle market, targeting recession-resistant industrial assets with strong sector tailwinds.

The firm primarily invests in North American companies through corporate carve-outs and management buy-outs. It focuses on industrial sectors, including business services, food and agriculture, and construction. Sole Source Capital typically invests in companies with EBITDA under $20 million and seeks to leverage its operational capabilities to drive growth. The firm manages several funds, including SSC Partners I LP and SSC Partners II, with a combined AUM of over $555 million.

Notable investments by Sole Source Capital include Taylor Electric - construction and engineering, Source Power - commercial services, Dawsco Meat and Seafood - distributors/wholesale, Brite - IT consulting and outsourcing, and Seneca Printing Express & Label - printing services. These investments highlight the firm's focus on industrial and business service sectors.

Industry

Construction Manufacturing Logistics Business Services (B2B) Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Robotics SaaS Software

Sole Source Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
SSC Partners II	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Robotics SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$555 M	October 2021
SSC Partners I LP	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Robotics SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	—	December 2018

Contacts

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David Fredston Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Scott Sussman Chief Investment Officer

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FAQs about Sole Source Capital

Is Sole Source Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Sole Source Capital located?

Sole Source Capital is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.

When was Sole Source Capital founded?

Sole Source Capital was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Sole Source Capital invest in?

Sole Source Capital invests in companies and startups in Construction, Manufacturing, Logistics, Business Services (B2B), Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Robotics, SaaS, Software.

What is Sole Source Capital geographical focus of investments?

Sole Source Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Sole Source Capital typically invest in?

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

What is the usual amount of Sole Source Capital investment?

Sole Source Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Sole Source Capital?

Sole Source Capital has around $1 300m assets under management.

When was Sole Source Capital last fund created?

Sole Source Capital last fund was created/launched in 2021-10-13

What are the contacts of Sole Source Capital?

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