Flexible Capital Solutions for the Middle Market.

Hoist Capital Partners is a Birmingham-based investment firm focused on structured debt and equity transactions. As the first SBIC fund in Alabama, our goal is to support businesses in the lower middle market sector in Alabama, across the broader Southeast, and beyond.

where we invest

Consumer Services

Manufacturing & Industrial

Professional Services

Transportation & Logistics

Healthcare

Restaurants

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Investing in People, Businesses and Communities

Hoist Capital Partners makes flexible debt and equity investments across a wide range of industries and structures. We invest in proven businesses with strong leadership, defensible market positions and scalable models. We’re committed to investing in people and the communities they serve. We build strong partnerships with portfolio companies and their management teams, and provide them with the capital and resources they need for long-term growth and success.

Transaction Types

  • Mergers & Consolidations
  • Committed Sponsor and Independent Sponsor Deals
  • Management Buyouts
  • Expansion Capital
  • Debt Restructuring & Recaps

Investment Structures

  • Senior Debt and Unitranche Structures
  • Subordinated Debt
  • Minority Equity Investments Alongside Debt
  • Investments in the $5MM-$15MM Range

Target Profile

  • Revenue of $7MM-$125MM
  • EBITDA of $2.5MM+
  • Established companies with stable recurring revenue and cash flow
  • Strong management teams with proven operators
  • Scalable, capital efficient businesses

Target Industries

  • Consumer services
  • Industrial services
  • Business and professional services
  • Healthcare and wellness
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
Strategic Investments across High Traffic Industries

Experience Matters

The Hoist team has worked together for over 15 years and has a proven track record across a broad range of industries and investment structures. We bring a deep level of experience, innovative thinking, and reliable execution to every transaction. We understand the strategic importance of reliable, flexible capital and are committed to supporting portfolio companies as they grow and adapt through all phases of the economic cycle.

Meet The Team

Caldwell Marks

Founding Partner

Gaines Livingston

Founding Partner

Brian Heslop

Founding Partner