Gauge Capital | Dallas Middle-Market Private Equity

As the largest investor in our own funds, our interests are aligned with those of our partners. Our primary aim is long-term, sustainable value creation through transformational change, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions.

Partner Identification

Select partners who share our values and mission

Focus on Exceptional Businesses

Invest in market leaders/businesses that are critical to their ecosystem

Align Incentives

As the largest investor in our own fund we share downside risk and upside potential with our partners

Bring Value-Add Resources

Flexible in our approach to develop customized structures and Value Creation Agenda

Create a Shared Vision and Deliver Outsized Growth

Invest early in the team and infrastructure to execute on the Value Creation Agenda

$50-$500M

Total Enterprise Value
with the ability to obtain co-invest

$5M+

EBITDA

$7M+

Annual Recurring Revenue
for high-growth businesses

Businesses with Strong Historical Growth

Majority and Minority Investments

Significant Owner/Founder Rollover

Being Aware and Responsive

Being aware and responsive to appropriate social issues and having a diverse team of people will help attract and retain top talent at Gauge and our portfolio companies

Diversity of Interests

Diversity of interests, principles and thought help drive strong governance, leadership, and decision making

Strong Governance

Strong governance, leadership and decision making produce industry-leading returns for our investors

Our Communities

Ultimately, we believe it is our responsibility to leave our communities better than we found them through the use of our time, talents, and treasure