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Signature Equity Partners
Signature Equity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Columbus, OH, registered since 2023. The firm manages $331 million in assets, with $329...
Signature Equity Partners
Signature Equity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Columbus, OH, registered since 2023. The firm manages $331 million in assets, with $329 million on a discretionary basis. It has 38 employees and 25 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Bank / Wealth / Trust
Year founded
2023
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Columbus
Corporate office
Columbus, OH, United States
Principals
James C. Horsburgh
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Signature Equity Partners?
James C. Horsburgh serves as Managing Partner and directs investment activity. The firm operates with a lean senior team backed by technical operating partners who evaluate deal-level engineering and environmental compliance before capital is deployed.
What type of infrastructure does the firm target?
The firm concentrates on mid-market energy and environmental infrastructure — specifically renewable natural gas facilities, landfill gas-to-energy operations, and distributed power generation assets. Deals typically involve operating businesses with existing contracted revenue streams rather than greenfield development.
Does Signature Equity Partners commit to third-party infrastructure funds?
No. The firm takes direct, control-oriented equity positions in individual operating assets. This distinguishes it from fund-of-funds allocators and from institutions that gain infrastructure exposure primarily through commingled private fund commitments.
What geography does Signature cover?
Investment activity is concentrated in North America, with known deal flow across the Midwest and broader United States. The firm has not disclosed international investments.
How is the firm's team structured to manage operating assets?
The firm combines a small internal investment team with a network of operating partners who bring domain-specific engineering and regulatory expertise. This embedded-operations model allows the firm to actively manage assets post-acquisition rather than relying solely on portfolio company management teams.
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