Sole Source Capital Recognized for Second Consecutive Year as #1 Performing Manager Across Global and North American Private Equity Categories by PitchBook

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sole Source Capital LLC (“SSC”), an industrial and business services-focused private equity firm, today announced it has once again been recognized as the top-performing private equity manager across multiple categories in PitchBook’s 2025 Manager Performance Score League Tables.

SSC earned the highest Performance Score in three private equity categories – Global Buyout, Global Buyout – Middle Market, and North America Private Equity – making it the only ranked firm to receive a perfect 100 Performance Score for the second consecutive year. The rankings underscore the firm’s disciplined investment strategy, operational value creation capabilities, and consistent track record of delivering strong performance for investors.

“We are honored to once again be recognized by PitchBook as the top-performing private equity manager across multiple categories,” said David A. Fredston, Founder and CEO of SSC. “Being the only firm to earn a perfect Performance Score for the second year in a row is especially meaningful and reflects the consistency of our investment approach, strength of our team, and our unwavering focus on creating long-term value for our investors and portfolio companies.”

Over the past year, SSC continued to expand its portfolio through new platform investments in the power transmission & distribution and IT services sectors, as well as strategic add-on acquisitions across electrical testing & measurement, seafood distribution, environmental services, and warehouse automation, reinforcing its position as a leading middle and lower middle market investor.

Announced on July 28, 2026, the PitchBook Manager Performance Score League Tables recognize top-performing private equity managers using a proprietary, data-driven methodology designed to objectively evaluate performance and highlight managers that have consistently outperformed across fund types and global markets.

About Sole Source Capital

Founded in 2016 by David A. Fredston, Sole Source Capital is a private equity firm that thematically invests in fragmented, high-growth industrial subsectors. Sole Source seeks founder-owned businesses or corporate carve-outs that will benefit from the team’s operating and M&A capabilities. The Firm has a strong operating heritage that enables it to execute a buy-and-build strategy with significant downside protection. The Firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in Santa Monica, California. For more information, please visit www.solesourcecapital.com or contact [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: Sole Source Capital ("SSC") did not directly or indirectly provide compensation for inclusion in these rankings although it has paid a subscription to PitchBook. These rankings may not represent investor experience with SSC or the funds, nor do they constitute a recommendation of SSC or its services. Such rankings are not necessarily indicative of SSC's past or future performance. Additional information on the rankings or award methodologies is available from the sponsor.