American Capital Special Situations Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Inactive

  • Investments
  • 16

  • Exits
  • 6

Exits

American Capital Special Situations General Information

Company Description

American Capital Special Situations was a private equity firm that was focused on providing capital to complex or unique situations. The firm was founded in 2005 and was based in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm invested throughout the capital structure in both debt financings and equity buyouts. The firm was a subsidiary of American Capital (ACAS) and it was acquired by Ares Capital.

Business Details

Year Founded
2005
Investor Status
Acquired/Merged
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Lender/Debt Provider
Mezzanine
Corporate Office
  • 2 Bethesda Metro Center
  • 12th Floor
  • Bethesda, MD 20814
  • United States

American Capital Special Situations Investments (16)

American Capital Special Situations’s most recent investment was a with Datum (Maryland). The deal was made on 24-Oct-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Datum (Maryland) 24-Oct-2018 Business/Productivity Software Profitable
Lavastorm 23-Mar-2018 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Data Clairvoyance 18-Jul-2017 Consulting Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
Infogix 30-Sep-2016 Business/Productivity Software Profitable
Service Experts HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical 02-Apr-2015 Buyout/LBO Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) Generating Revenue
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American Capital Special Situations Exits (6)

American Capital Special Situations has made a total of 6 exits. Its latest exit was from New England Confectionery Company on 03-Apr-2018. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
New England Confectionery Company 03-Apr-2018
Service Experts 11-May-2016
Pan Am Flight Academy 22-Aug-2013
Paradigm Precision (Acquired 2013) 31-Jan-2013
EAG Laboratories 01-Oct-2008 Buyout/LBO
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American Capital Special Situations FAQs

  • What is American Capital Special Situations?

    American Capital Special Situations was a private equity firm that was focused on providing capital to complex or unique situations.

  • When was American Capital Special Situations founded?

    American Capital Special Situations was founded in 2005.

  • Where is American Capital Special Situations headquartered?

    American Capital Special Situations is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

  • How many investments has American Capital Special Situations made?

    American Capital Special Situations has made 16 investments.

  • What has American Capital Special Situations invested in?

    American Capital Special Situations has made numerous investments in companies like Datum (Maryland), Lavastorm, and Data Clairvoyance within the Business/Productivity Software and Consulting Services (B2B) industries.

  • What has American Capital Special Situations invested in recently?

    American Capital Special Situations's latest investment was on 24-Oct-2018 in Datum (Maryland), a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.

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