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TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market™
is the original awards program designed specifically to acknowledge and promote small and mid-sized leading private equity firms in the middle market.
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The TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market Award

The TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market™ is the original awards program designed specifically to acknowledge and promote small and mid-sized leading private equity firms in the middle market. Recognition in the TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market is widely recognized by PE professionals, founders and business owners, investment banks, and limited partners as a noteworthy distinction. Since its inception in 2016, the TOP PE Firms in the Middle Market awards program has earned its reputation as a trusted and unbiased resource.
While large private equity firms tend to draw most of the media attention, we know that the majority of middle market M&A activity is driven by small and mid-sized firms. TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market’s focus is to acknowledge highly reputable, small and mid-sized firms that have great teams, significant deal flow, persistent fundraising, and exceptional track records.

Important Dates

  • Nominations open September 9, 2024
  • Nominations close December 13, 2024
  • Winners announced mid-to-late January, 2025
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Promotions

TOP 50 PE firms can promote their award winning status through a range of unique options, including email campaigns, logo licensing, news releases, and promotional ads.
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Commonly Asked Questions

Our award programs were created for PE firms who deserve exposure and support in the abundant middle-market sector consisting of thousands of PE firms.
Winning firms are selected based upon the merits of their nomination(s) which include but are not limited to their track record, reputation, leadership and third-party endorsement. The quality and detail of a firm’s submission as well as responses from references also inform our decision to include a firm as a winner.
The best private equity firms possess similar characteristics: Strong Management Team, Established Market Position, Solid Track Record, Continuous and/or Rapid Growth, Stable and Recurring Cash Flow, Differentiating Culture, Product and/or Service and Fund Size. Top 50 Firms will have fund sizes of $375MM to $1.25B. Applicants must also have a headquarters within the United States.
The winners are announced in the first quarter of the new year. A congratulatory email is sent to each firm based on the contact info provided by the firm.

“At Boyne Capital, we “buy in” to the companies and management teams we invest in, instead of “buying out.” Being recognized in Grady Campbell’s TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market, a highly respected awards program, underscores Boyne’s unique strategy and differentiates us from our peers when presenting to business owners and prospective investors.”

Derek McDowell, Managing Partners, Boyne Capital
The 2025 TOP 50 Winners