Portage Equity Partners
A private investment and strategic advisory firm built to carry businesses forward.
portage | noun / pȯr-täzh /
the carrying of boats or goods overland from one body of water to another or around an obstacle
Who We Are
At Portage Equity Partners, we believe that growth is a journey, not a destination. Just as portaging involves carrying a canoe across land to reach new waters, our firm is dedicated to navigating fluid markets and guiding companies through pivotal transitions.
We leverage strategic capital and deep expertise to move businesses from one phase of opportunity to the next, empowering them to chart their own course and reach new heights, with a focus on:
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Minority Stake Investments in consumer platforms and product start-ups.
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Leveraged Buyouts of enduring, essential services businesses in the lower middle market.
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Strategic Advisory to the C-Suite and senior executives, serving as a fractional transformation office.
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Our approach blends patient capital with hands-on operational expertise, helping our portfolio companies and advisory clients unlock sustainable growth, strengthen leadership teams, and prepare for the next stage of their journey.
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Meet the Team
Our Advisory Services
We act as a Fractional Transformation Office for small businesses that are in transition. Whether preparing for a transaction, responding to market shifts, or entering a new growth phase, Portage delivers the strategy, execution, and leadership bandwidth needed to succeed.
Our superpowers include:
Growth Strategy Development
Identifying new market opportunities, target customers, and scalable business models.
Customer Targeting & Positioning
Refining brand positioning and go-to-market strategies to unlock net new revenue channels and accelerate revenue growth.
Leadership Transition Support
Providing leadership with strategic partnership and interim staff augmentation to maintain momentum during executive transitions.