Trilantic North America Recognized by Inc. and GrowthCap as a Leading Founder-Focused Private Equity Firm

Firm named to Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors and GrowthCap's 2026 Top Private Equity Firms lists

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trilantic North America has again been recognized by Inc. and GrowthCap for its continued commitment to partnering with founders, entrepreneurs and management teams to build and grow enduring businesses.

For the sixth consecutive year, Trilantic North America has been named to Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms and lenders with a demonstrated track record of supporting founder-led businesses. The annual list highlights investment partners that have earned the trust of entrepreneurs and helped their companies accelerate growth, drawing on feedback from founders about their experiences working with investment firms.

Trilantic North America was also named one of GrowthCap's 2026 Top Private Equity Firms, marking its fifth year receiving the distinction. GrowthCap's annual recognition honors firms that have demonstrated strong leadership, deep sector expertise and an ability to create lasting value for portfolio companies through strategic and operational support.

"At Trilantic North America, we believe successful partnerships are built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for the future," said Danny James, CEO and Partner at Trilantic North America. "These recognitions reflect our commitment to working closely with founders and management teams, combining their entrepreneurial expertise with our resources and experience to help businesses navigate challenges, pursue new opportunities and achieve sustainable, long-term growth."

This year, Trilantic North America made several strategic investments in growth-oriented founder-led companies. The firm continues to take an active role in guiding its portfolio companies through a collaborative, hands-on approach, working alongside management teams to strengthen operations and support long-term growth.

For more information on Trilantic North America's history of partnering with families and founder-led businesses, visit: www.trilanticnorthamerica.com.

About Trilantic North America
Trilantic Capital Management L.P. ("Trilantic North America") is a growth-focused middle market private equity firm focused on control and significant minority investments in North America. Trilantic North America's primary investment focus is in the business and consumer services sectors. Since inception, Trilantic North America has managed seven private equity fund families, representing $11.6B in raised capital commitments.

For more information, visit www.trilanticnorthamerica.com.

Award Disclosures
*Trilantic North America was selected for Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list on October 27, 2026. Inc.'s selection process evaluates investment firms' track records of supporting founder-led businesses, including feedback collected directly from founders of portfolio companies regarding their experiences partnering with the firms. Inc. contacts founder references provided by applicants to assess the strength of these relationships and determine whether firms meet its founder-friendly criteria. Compensation in the form of an application fee was provided by Trilantic North America to Inc. in connection with this award.

*Trilantic North America was recognized among GrowthCap's 2026 Top Private Equity Firms on August 27, 2026. Selections were based on GrowthCap's evaluation of firms' overall capabilities, investment strategies, leadership, culture, portfolio company value creation, performance and commitment to responsible investing, among other factors. The evaluation incorporated nomination materials, proprietary research and perspectives from portfolio company CEOs, industry peers and other private capital professionals. Compensation in the form of an award acceptance fee was provided by Trilantic North America to GrowthCap.