LNC Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm managing over $1 billion of capital across a family of investment funds since its founding. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the firm operates across the United States, targeting business-to-business and professional services companies, with particular emphasis on tech-enabled platforms.
The firm provides flexible capital structures combining equity and debt solutions. LNC Partners deploys both control and minority equity stakes alongside subordinated debt instruments, allowing it to structure investments across the capital stack. This flexibility in investment approach enables participation across varying risk-return profiles within the lower middle-market segment.
LNC Partners works closely with management teams to support operational and financial improvement. The firm's investment thesis centres on building industry-leading companies through partnership with existing operators, focusing on companies positioned for growth through technology enablement and business model optimization.