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Franklin Hill Capital

Franklin Hill Capital is an experienced investment team that partners with business owners and management teams of middle market companies to support their...

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Franklin Hill Capital

Franklin Hill Capital is an experienced investment team that partners with business owners and management teams of middle market companies to support their business succession, growth and capital needs. The firm tailors investments to meet the unique needs of companies, providing business owners and management teams the financial flexibility to achieve their goals. The investment team brings wide-ranging investment, operating and advisory expertise and has collectively made investments, led sell-side and buy-side processes, and advised and served as board members for more than 100 companies over the past 25 plus years.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2019

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Corporate office

Chicago, IL, United States

Principals

Patrick Hartman

Managing Partner

Timm Bellazzini

Managing Director

Scott Aldworth

Principal

Sector focus

Logistics & Supply ChainSecurity & Defense

Frequently asked questions

What is Franklin Hill Capital's typical investment structure?

The firm executes control-oriented recapitalizations, frequently partnering with management teams and external operating partners. Both disclosed portfolio holdings — R.A.S. Logistics and Global K9 Protection Group — were structured as recapitalizations rather than outright buyouts, confirming a preference for shared-equity alignment over full buy-and-build strategies.

In which sectors does Franklin Hill Capital currently invest?

The current portfolio points to two operational concentrations: final-mile logistics, as represented by the R.A.S. Logistics recapitalization in December 2021, and specialized security services, as seen in the October 2022 recapitalization of Global K9 Protection Group. Both are service-centric, asset-light middle-market businesses.

What is the geographic focus of Franklin Hill Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio company operations are concentrated in the United States. R.A.S. Logistics serves the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, while Global K9 Protection Group operates from Alabama and deploys canine security services in cities across the country. The firm's own headquarters are in Chicago.

Does Franklin Hill Capital disclose its assets under management?

No. Franklin Hill Capital does not publicly report an AUM figure, and its lean partnership structure makes third-party estimations unreliable. The firm's AUM is considered undisclosed.

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