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Cold Mountain Capital
Cold Mountain Capital, led by Barry Carroll in Asheville, NC, acquires niche industrial and manufacturing companies through a concentrated buyout strategy.
Cold Mountain Capital
Cold Mountain Capital is a private equity firm based in Asheville, North Carolina. It focuses on buyout investments.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Asheville
Corporate office
Asheville, NC, United States
Principals
Barry B. Carroll
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What types of companies does Cold Mountain Capital acquire?
Cold Mountain Capital acquires small to middle-market industrial and manufacturing companies, often in niche segments with durable cash flows and complex operations. The firm targets buyout and turnaround situations where operational improvement can unlock value. Sectors include industrial coatings, precision manufacturing, and industrial services, primarily in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States.
How does Cold Mountain Capital source deals?
Cold Mountain sources deals primarily through direct relationships with business owners in the Southeastern and Midwestern US, rather than through broad auction processes or investment banks. The firm's Asheville, North Carolina location — outside any major financial center — reinforces a relationship-driven sourcing model. This geographic and structural positioning gives the firm access to founder- and family-owned businesses that prefer a discreet, operator-led acquirer.
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