Akoya Capital is a private equity firm that creates and nurtures partnerships between management and capital. With industry-leading CEO’s, proprietary platform organizations, experienced management teams and co-investors, we collaborate on compelling value creation opportunities. Together, we develop and execute industry sector acquisition strategies that deliver significant, measurable value for management, partners and shareholders.
Led by the industry knowledge of our CEO's, we are highly selective in the sector-based investments we pursue. This exclusivity allows us to work with the finest companies from each industry. By partnering with these businesses and bringing our deep domain expertise, we have cultivated companies of unmatched value. Our sectors are Industrial Chemicals Products, Packaging, Distribution & Manufacturing, Consumer Foods & Home Services, Professional Information Services.
Investment Criteria
For platform investments, we seek to invest in companies in our sectors with the following attributes:
•Revenues from $20 to $200 million
•A minimum EBITDA of $3 million.
•Typically privately-owned, especially family-owned or multi-generational businesses
•Businesses experiencing growth-related constraints that cannot be met with existing financial and managerial resources
•Potential to achieve significant annual earnings growth through a combination of revenue growth and operational improvements
•U.S. headquarters
•Current owners seeking to reinvest a portion of the proceeds in the new company
We will consider smaller companies as add-on acquisitions to our portfolio companies. We typically do not invest in early-stage companies or turnaround situations.
Led by the industry knowledge of our CEO's, we are highly selective in the sector-based investments we pursue. This exclusivity allows us to work with the finest companies from each industry. By partnering with these businesses and bringing our deep domain expertise, we have cultivated companies of unmatched value. Our sectors are Industrial Chemicals Products, Packaging, Distribution & Manufacturing, Consumer Foods & Home Services, Professional Information Services.
Investment Criteria
For platform investments, we seek to invest in companies in our sectors with the following attributes:
•Revenues from $20 to $200 million
•A minimum EBITDA of $3 million.
•Typically privately-owned, especially family-owned or multi-generational businesses
•Businesses experiencing growth-related constraints that cannot be met with existing financial and managerial resources
•Potential to achieve significant annual earnings growth through a combination of revenue growth and operational improvements
•U.S. headquarters
•Current owners seeking to reinvest a portion of the proceeds in the new company
We will consider smaller companies as add-on acquisitions to our portfolio companies. We typically do not invest in early-stage companies or turnaround situations.
Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
Employees: 11-50
Investment Type: Private Equity Firm; Venture Capital
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A; Private Equity
Portfolio 27
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 21.12.2022 | Devansoy | devansoy.com | - | United Sta... |
| 21.07.2022 | Alinabal I... | alinabal.com | - | United Sta... |
| 08.04.2022 | WePackItAl... | wepackitall.com | - | United Sta... |
| 24.02.2022 | Converged ... | cssoperations.com | - | United Sta... |
| 31.08.2021 | Star Plast... | starplastics.com | - | United Sta... |
| 29.07.2021 | Beacon Man... | beaconmfggroup.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Safety Pro... | safetypg.com | - | - |
| - | NutriScien... | nutriscienceusa.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Tronair In... | malabar.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | DataBank I... | databankimx.com | - | United Sta... |
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News 49
| Date | Title | Description |
| 28.02.2023 | Akoya is Seeking to Acquire a Platform Investment in the Specialty Ingredients and Health and Wellness Sectors | Akoya is actively seeking a platform investment within the health and wellness industry with the vision of achieving robust growth by capitalizing on favorable industry trends and the strength and experience of our team. |
| 20.01.2023 | 2022 Year in Review | - |
| 11.01.2023 | Lukasz Wrona Promoted to Managing Director | “I’m pleased to recognize the well-deserved promotion of Lukasz Wrona to Managing Director”, announced Max DeZara, Founding Partner of Akoya. Since joining the firm in 2012 as an Analyst, Lukasz has demonstrated impressive personal and prof... |
| 23.12.2022 | Akoya Capital Leads Investment in Devansoy, Inc. | CHICAGO, IL, December 23, 2022 — Akoya Capital, LLC (“Akoya”), a Chicago-based, sector-focused private investment firm, announced today an investment in Devansoy, Inc. (“Devansoy” or the “Company”), a Rock City, Illinois based manufacturer ... |
| 07.11.2022 | Pat Riley Promoted to Managing Director | “I’m extremely pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Pat Riley to Managing Director”, announced Max DeZara, Founding Partner of Akoya. Since joining the firm in 2013 as a Senior Associate, Pat has been instrumental in Akoya’s g... |
| 02.08.2022 | Akoya Capital, Thayer Bancroft, and PNC Mezzanine Capital Acquire Alinabal | Akoya Capital, LLC (“Akoya”) has partnered with Thayer Bancroft, PNC Mezzanine Capital, and Mertor to acquire Alinabal (“Alinabal”). Founded in 1913 and located in Milford, CT, Alinabal is a leading contract manufacturer providing precision... |
| 13.07.2022 | Why Family Offices are Choosing Independent Sponsors Over Private Equity Funds | In pursuit of more control, discretion and lower fees, family offices are migrating away from traditional private equity funds toward direct investing. What is driving the trend? And with multiple ways to access direct investments, how do y... |
| 27.06.2022 | Akoya Capital and Trinity Private Equity Group Acquire WePackItAll and Announce First Acquisition in Industrial Packaging Sector | Akoya Capital Partners, LLC (“Akoya”) has partnered with Trinity Investors (“Trinity”), NewSpring Mezzanine, and other investors to acquire WePackItAll (“WPIA”). Founded in 1974 and located in Duarte, CA, WPIA is a premier supplier of contr... |
| 30.11.2021 | Seven Ways Family Offices are Different from Other Buyers of Lower Middle Market Companies | Original article from axial.net |
| 29.10.2021 | Akoya Capital Exits Momentum Manufacturing Group | Akoya Capital, LLC (“Akoya”), a Chicago-based private investment firm, along with Landon Capital Partners and Ironwood Capital announced today the sale of Momentum Manufacturing Group (“MMG” or the “Company”), to One Equity Partners, a New ... |
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Mentions in press and media 7
| Date | Title | Description |
| 05.11.2025 | Evolver Welcomes Nidhi Panchasara as Vice President of Cybersecurity | Experienced Cyber Leader Joins Leading Security Provider as Part of Ongoing Strategic Growth RESTON, Va., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evolver, a leader in cybersecurity and digital transformation for government and commercial custome... |
| 15.09.2025 | CSS Names Gregory Garrett COO to Drive Expansion in Federal Technology Market | Gregory Garrett, COO of CSS Veteran executive brings 30+ years of leadership in federal IT to Evolver Federal and eVigilant business units RESTON, Va., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Converged Security Solutions (CSS) today announced ... |
| 19.02.2025 | CSS Promotes Eva Markowitz to Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer | Eva Markowitz, Chief HR & Compliance Officer Leader in IT Modernization Elevates Former SVP to Strengthen Workforce Strategy and Compliance RESTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following three years of successful efforts in ... |
| 18.04.2023 | Converged Security Solutions (CSS) Names Chris Balsley As New Chief Financial Officer | Chris Balsley, CSS CFO RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) April 18, 2023 Converged Security Solutions (CSS), the holding company behind IT transformation, cybersecurity, and physical security companies Evolver and eVigilant, named Chris Basley as Chief Fi... |
| 28.06.2022 | CSS Names Eva Markowitz as New SVP of Human Resources | Eva Markowitz, CSS SVP of HR “We had been searching for a person who could successfully dedicate their focus to each valued employee while overseeing CSS through a growth phase,” said Mike Santelli, CEO of CSS. RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) June 28, ... |
| 11.05.2021 | Akoya Capital is Excited to Announce the Sale of NutriScience Innovations to Tilia Holdings | The NutriScience acquisition and subsequent exit is consistent with Akoya's investment strategy of combining world-class executives, well-positioned companies, and fully developed value creation strategies to create significant value for ma... |
| 05.01.2015 | Inflexxion Receives Investment | Inflexxion, a Newton, MA-based company that develops health behavioral change programs, received an investment of undisclosed amount. Backers included Periscope Equity, Fidus Investment Corporation, and Akoya Capital Partners. The company i... |