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Peninsula Capital Partners
Peninsula Capital Partners was founded in Detroit in 1995 by Scott A. Reilly and Karl E. LaPeer. The firm originated as a provider of mezzanine and structured...
Peninsula Capital Partners
Peninsula Capital Partners was founded in Detroit in 1995 by Scott A. Reilly and Karl E. LaPeer. The firm originated as a provider of mezzanine and structured equity capital and has maintained that focus through multiple fund cycles. Peninsula invests in private equity and private credit through direct co-investments and SPVs. It participates in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations and growth financings. Confirmed positions include Allstar Magnetics, Hygrade Components, SaveOn Everything and Wild Wing Restaurants. The firm operates exclusively in North America with the majority of activity in the United States. The firm has closed over 120 investment exits. It maintains a team of investment professionals and fund administration staff in Detroit. In 2023 EagleTree Capital acquired MMGY Global from Peninsula Capital Partners. Peninsula structures each investment with junior debt, equity or multi-tranche packages. This flexibility allows it to serve as either a minority investor or controlling sponsor on a transaction-by-transaction basis.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1995
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
United States
City
Southfield
Corporate office
Detroit, MI, United States
Principals
Scott A. Reilly
President, CIO, and Co-Founder
Karl E. LaPeer
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
Andrew J. Wiegand
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Peninsula Capital Partners?
Scott A. Reilly serves as President, CIO and Co-Founder. Karl E. LaPeer serves as Senior Partner and Co-Founder. Andrew J. Wiegand serves as Partner.
Does Peninsula Capital Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Peninsula deploys capital through direct co-investments and SPVs. It acts as either a deal participant or transaction sponsor.
What investment stages does Peninsula Capital Partners typically target?
The firm targets middle-market transactions including management buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations and independent sponsor platforms.
Which sectors does Peninsula Capital Partners explicitly avoid?
Peninsula avoids distressed and turnaround situations, natural resources and real estate.
How does Peninsula Capital Partners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm maintains long-standing relationships with independent sponsors and has completed more than 75 independent sponsor deals.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Peninsula raises dedicated funds from institutional investors. It has raised approximately $2.4 billion across eight partnerships.
What is Peninsula Capital Partners known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Peninsula invests alongside independent sponsors and other sponsors. It can take minority or majority positions depending on the transaction.
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