Firm at a glance
Peninsula Capital is a platform private equity firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Southfield, MI, per its own website [S1]. The firm reports approximately $2.4 billion of committed capital across eight partnerships as of January 2025 [S1].
What they buy
Peninsula Capital’s portfolio demonstrates a pattern of acquiring platform companies across diverse service and manufacturing sectors [S2]. Recent investments span manufacturing operations, business services, healthcare, waste management, and consumer-facing franchises [S2]. The firm’s activity suggests a focus on established businesses in fragmented industries, with all disclosed portfolio companies serving as platforms rather than add-ons [S2].
Portfolio
Manufacturing
Art Sign, LLC (platform, June 2026) [S2], Printware, LLC (platform, December 2025) [S2], Mega Fabrication, LLC (platform, February 2023) [S2], and Skytech (platform, May 2022) [S2] represent the firm’s manufacturing investments.
Business Services
Marcus Thomas, LLC in advertising services (platform, August 2025) [S2], TapMango in technology services (platform, December 2024) [S2], and Trinity Electrical Services in electrical contracting (platform, January 2025) [S2].
Healthcare and Fitness
A sleep disorder healthcare provider (platform, March 2025) [S2] and Workout Anytime Franchising Systems (platform, April 2025) [S2].
Distribution and Consumer
L.A.T Sportswear in apparel distribution (platform, September 2024) [S2], Wisconsin’s Best in food processing and distribution (platform, November 2022) [S2], a Northeast HVAC engineering and distribution company (platform, October 2022) [S2], and Shear Drive Group, LLC in consumer services (platform, January 2024) [S2].
Other Services
Capital City Refuse, LLC in waste management services (platform, May 2025) [S2] and MacroCap Labs in contract manufacturing (platform, May 2023) [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* December 2025: Acquired Printware, LLC [S2]
* December 2025: Exited Burlington Medical [S3]
* September 2025: Closed Peninsula Fund VIII L.P. [S3]
* August 2025: Acquired Marcus Thomas, LLC [S2]
* May 2025: Acquired Capital City Refuse, LLC [S2]
* April 2025: Acquired Workout Anytime Franchising Systems [S2]
* March 2025: Acquired a sleep disorder healthcare provider [S2]
* January 2025: Acquired Trinity Electrical Services [S2]
* December 2024: Acquired TapMango [S2]
* September 2024: Acquired L.A.T Sportswear [S2]
* January 2024: Acquired Shear Drive Group, LLC [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Peninsula Capital appears suited for owner-operators seeking a platform buyer with nearly three decades of middle-market experience [S1]. The firm’s 2025 fund close and sustained acquisition pace through late 2025 and into 2026 suggest active deployment capacity [S2][S3]. The December 2025 exit of Burlington Medical demonstrates the firm’s ability to complete portfolio realizations [S3]. Sellers in manufacturing, business services, healthcare, or waste management may find sector alignment with Peninsula’s documented investment history [S2].
Sources
[S1] https://www.peninsulafunds.com (as of 2025-01-15)
[S2] https://www.peninsulafunds.com/portfolio/ (as of 2025-01-15)
[S3] https://www.peninsulafunds.com/media-center/ (as of 2025-01-15)
Frequently asked questions
Does Peninsula Capital buy manufacturing businesses?
Yes, manufacturing represents a recurring sector in Peninsula Capital’s portfolio. The firm has acquired at least four manufacturing platforms since 2022, including Art Sign in June 2026, Printware in December 2025, Mega Fabrication in February 2023, and Skytech in May 2022 [S2].
What companies has Peninsula Capital acquired recently?
Peninsula Capital’s most recent acquisitions include Printware, LLC in December 2025, Marcus Thomas, LLC in August 2025, and Capital City Refuse, LLC in May 2025 [S2]. The firm also acquired Art Sign, LLC in June 2026 [S2].
Where is Peninsula Capital based and how big is the firm?
Peninsula Capital is based in Southfield, MI, and reports approximately $2.4 billion of committed capital across eight partnerships as of January 2025 [S1]. The firm was founded in 1995 [S1].
Is Peninsula Capital still actively acquiring?
Yes, Peninsula Capital appears actively acquiring based on recent transaction activity. The firm completed multiple acquisitions throughout 2025 and into 2026, with its most recent disclosed platform acquisition occurring in June 2026 [S2]. The firm also closed its eighth fund in September 2025 [S3].
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