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Emigrant Capital

Private equity firm funding middle-market growth

Overview

Emigrant Capital Corp. is the private equity arm of Emigrant Bank that provides long-term equity and related capital to established middle-market businesses. It makes majority or significant minority investments and works closely with management to build value by leveraging financial, operational and strategic resources from its bank affiliation. The firm targets cash flow-positive companies with historical EBITDA of $2–$12 million and may consider turnaround opportunities on a case-by-case basis, offering creative financing solutions through its parent bank. Its team combines experience in private equity, commercial banking, leveraged finance, and operations to support growth and value creation. The goal is to help companies expand and improve performance by aligning interests with management and providing the capital and resources needed for long-term success.

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About Emigrant Capital

Simplify's Rating
Why Emigrant Capital is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Financial Services

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$115.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Emigrant Capital updated its website on October 27, 2026, signaling active investing.
  • Recent portfolio activity includes Turf Solutions in April 2024 and Ryze in March 2023.
  • Flexible check sizes up to $30 million fit fragmented lower-middle-market succession and recap deals.

What critics are saying

  • Emigrant Bank faces reverse-redlining fallout after Supreme Court denial on January 29, 2026.
  • The Rosabianca foreclosure fight shows Emigrant still litigates old loans in 2026.
  • Bank-balance-sheet capital ties Emigrant Capital's hiring, underwriting, and exits to Emigrant Bank's risk appetite.

What makes Emigrant Capital unique

  • Backed by Emigrant Bank balance sheet, Emigrant Capital avoids fund-raising pressure.
  • Chris Staudt, Bill Staudt, and Rafael Romero anchor a long-tenured middle-market team.
  • Targets $2 million to $15 million EBITDA companies with control or minority flexibility.

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Funding

Total Funding

$115.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match

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