What We Do
through the close partnership and collaboration with our portfolio company management team members.
Investment Focus
We focus on small to mid-market investment opportunities, defined as transactions with enterprise values from $10 million to $150 million.
We strive to invest in companies with leading products and services, superior management teams, and in which our invested capital and collaborative efforts can enable companies to exponentially ramp their long-term growth prospects and overall performance.
Sectors of Interest
While open to investment opportunities in a variety of industries, we
specifically target opportunities in the following sectors:
Business Services
Education and Training
Healthcare
Information Services
Software and Technology
Investment Sourcing
We are actively seeking potential investment opportunities, as well as senior operating executives and management teams with whom to partner.
We will pay a success-based fee for all investments completed with the assistance of buy-side transaction intermediaries.
About Us
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Potomac Equity Partners is a Washington D.C.-based private equity investment firm focused on providing superior equity returns through the close partnership and collaboration with our portfolio company management team members. While open to investment opportunities in a variety of industries, we specifically target opportunities in the following sectors: Business Services, Education and Training, Healthcare, Information Services, and Software and Technology.
Many of our target investment sectors are heavily regulated by the government. In these sectors, we use our Washington D.C. location and network to better evaluate investment opportunities, as well as to enhance our portfolio company’s ability to respond to any evolving industry or regulatory dynamics.
We also welcome the opportunity to partner with experienced management executives to pursue investment opportunities in specific industry verticals.
We have assembled an esteemed group of Advisory Partners to work with our Firm and our portfolio companies. Their operating expertise, board acumen, and financial support will assist our portfolio companies to achieve their long-term potential for the benefit of all shareholders.
Who We Are
John Bates
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Chris Blythe
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Pascal Denis
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Robert Christie
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Tony Coelho
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Peter Masanotti
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Michael Platt
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Ray Smith
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Latest news
Potomac Equity Partners Announce the Merger of its Portfolio Company Watermark Solutions with Synergy Resources, Creating a Leading ERP and Cloud Hosting Player
Washington, D.C., August 21, 2023 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC (“Potomac Equity”), a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the technology sector, today announced the merger of its portfolio company Watermark Solutions, LLC (“Watermark”) with Synergy Resources, LLC (“Synergy”), creating a dynamic partnership that will fundamentally change the manufacturing IT Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announce the Merger of its Portfolio Company Watermark Solutions with Synergy Resources, Creating a Leading ERP and Cloud Hosting Player[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Investment in and Partnership with Watermark Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 12, 2023 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the software and technology sectors, today announced an investment in and partnership with Watermark Solutions, LLC (“Watermark”), a leading and rapidly growing provider of enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) business solutions, technology and hosting Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Investment in and Partnership with Watermark Solutions[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Acquisition of U.S. Mobile Health Exams
WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 23, 2022 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, announced today the acquisition of U.S. Mobile Health Exams, a leading provider of mobile health testing and examination services. U.S. Mobile Health Exams (“USMHE” or the “Company”) specializes in occupational health tests (e.g., hearing conservation, respiratory protection, physical exams, and Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Acquisition of U.S. Mobile Health Exams[…]
Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Laser MD Medspa, Announce Appointment of Donna Simonds as President
BRAINTREE, MA, March 30, 2020 – Laser MD Medspa, a premier medical spa services company, which also includes SculptMe, a leading provider of the non-invasive fat reduction treatment CoolSculpting®, today announced the addition of Donna Simonds as the company’s President and its leading senior executive. Laser MD Medspa was acquired in mid-2019 by the private Read more about Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Laser MD Medspa, Announce Appointment of Donna Simonds as President[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Recognized as One of the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market
CHICAGO, IL, February 17, 2020 – Grady Campbell is pleased to announce the 2020 TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market. The mission of the TOP 50 PE program is to recognize private equity firms that demonstrate strong leadership, an exceptional track record, and a noteworthy reputation. The Top 50 PE Firms program is Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Recognized as One of the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market[…]
Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Laser MD Medspa, Announce the Acquisition of Laser Gentle Medspa
WASHINGTON, D.C., DECEMBER 3, 2019 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, announced today the acquisition by their portfolio company Laser MD Medspa, of Laser Gentle Medspa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of Laser Gentle adds two new locations (Burlington, MA and Natick, MA) to Laser MD Medspa, Read more about Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Laser MD Medspa, Announce the Acquisition of Laser Gentle Medspa[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Promotion of Chris Blythe to Partner
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 27, 2019 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, today announced that Chris Blythe has been promoted from Principal to Partner. Since joining the firm in 2013, Mr. Blythe has been responsible for new investment opportunity origination, transaction execution and portfolio company oversight. John Bates, the Founding Partner of Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Promotion of Chris Blythe to Partner[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Acquisitions of Laser MD Medspa and SculptMe
WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 30, 2019 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, announced today the acquisitions of Laser MD Medspa, a premier medical spa services company, and SculptMe, a leading provider of the non-invasive fat reduction treatment CoolSculpting®. Laser MD Medspa and SculptMe (together, the “company”) offer a comprehensive suite of medical Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Acquisitions of Laser MD Medspa and SculptMe[…]
Investment Bank Executive Perspective – Potomac Equity Partners
martinwolf – Executive Perspective® June 2019 Unique Viewpoints from Industry Leaders – with John Bates, Partner and Founder of Potomac Equity Partners Editor’s Note: John Bates is the founder and partner of Potomac Read more about Investment Bank Executive Perspective – Potomac Equity Partners[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces the Addition of David Silberstein as Vice President
Potomac Equity Partners Announces the Addition of David Silberstein as Vice President Washington, D.C. January 14, 2019 Potomac Equity Partners (“Potomac Equity”), a Washington D.C.-based private equity investment firm focused on small to mid-market investment opportunities in the Business Services, Education and Training, Healthcare, Information Services, and Software and Technology sectors, announced today that David Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces the Addition of David Silberstein as Vice President[…]
The Deal – Potomac Plans to Stick to Light Leverage After First Exit
Potomac Plans to Stick to Light Leverage After First Exit Potomac Equity plans to stay with its formula of keeping leverage low at its portfolio companies as it searches for its next deal on the heels of a 7.5 times return on its investment in IT services firm Orion Systems. By Steve Gelsi & Armie Read more about The Deal – Potomac Plans to Stick to Light Leverage After First Exit[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Sale of Orion, Achieving 7.5x Multiple of Invested Capital and 74% IRR for Investors
WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 22, 2018 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC (“Potomac Equity”), a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm with extensive experience investing in the technology sector, today announced the sale of its portfolio company Orion Systems Integrators, LLC (“Orion”), a rapidly growing global technology solutions and services provider, to One Equity Partners. Orion achieved significant scale Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Sale of Orion, Achieving 7.5x Multiple of Invested Capital and 74% IRR for Investors[…]
Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Orion, Announce Acquisition of Structured Network Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 10, 2017 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC (“Potomac Equity”), a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the technology sector, today announced the acquisition by their portfolio company Orion Systems Integrators, LLC (“Orion”), of Structured Network Solutions, Inc. (“SNS”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SNS provides Read more about Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Orion, Announce Acquisition of Structured Network Solutions[…]
Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Orion, Announce Acquisitions of Vernalis Group, Inc. and Vernalis Systems Pvt. Ltd.
WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 28, 2017 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC (“Potomac Equity”), a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the technology sector, today announced the acquisitions by their portfolio company Orion Systems Integrators, LLC (“Orion”), of both Vernalis Group, Inc. and Vernalis Systems Private Limited (together, “Vernalis”). Terms of the Read more about Potomac Equity Partners, and its Portfolio Company Orion, Announce Acquisitions of Vernalis Group, Inc. and Vernalis Systems Pvt. Ltd.[…]
Orion Systems Integrators Expands its Board of Directors with Appointment of Two Accomplished Industry Veterans
Monmouth Junction, NJ, February 5, 2015 – Orion Systems Integrators (“Orion”), a leading provider of information technology services and solutions to the Fortune 500 and other large and mid-market customers, today announced the appointment of Mark Gerencser and Geoff Nyheim to the company’s Board of Directors, as the company prepares for accelerating growth. “We welcome Read more about Orion Systems Integrators Expands its Board of Directors with Appointment of Two Accomplished Industry Veterans[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Investment in and Partnership with Orion Systems Integrators
WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 6, 2015 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the software and technology sectors, today announced an investment in and partnership with Orion Systems Integrators, LLC (“Orion”), a leading and rapidly growing provider of information technology (“IT”) solutions for Fortune 500 and Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Investment in and Partnership with Orion Systems Integrators[…]
DialConnection Expands its Board of Directors with Appointment of Two Leading Industry Experts
Mt Laurel, NJ, November 4, 2014 – DialConnection, LLC (“DialConnection”), a leading provider of integrated cloud and on-premise contact center solutions, today announced the appointment of Klaus Besier and Keith Larson to the company’s Board of Directors, as the company prepares for accelerating growth. “We welcome Klaus and Keith to the Board of Directors and Read more about DialConnection Expands its Board of Directors with Appointment of Two Leading Industry Experts[…]
Potomac Equity Partners Announces Promotions: Christopher Blythe and Pascal Denis Promoted to Principal
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 21, 2014 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, today announced that Christopher N. Blythe and Pascal Denis have been promoted from Vice President to Principal. Since joining the firm in 2013, Mr. Blythe and Mr. Denis have each been responsible for new investment opportunity origination, transaction execution and Read more about Potomac Equity Partners Announces Promotions: Christopher Blythe and Pascal Denis Promoted to Principal[…]
Potomac Equity Partners announces the acquisition and recapitalization of DialConnection, LLC
WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 21, 2014 – Potomac Equity Partners, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm whose principals have extensive experience investing in the software and technology sectors, today announced the acquisition and recapitalization, in partnership with the company’s management team, of DialConnection, LLC, a rapidly growing provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) and premise-based contact center Read more about Potomac Equity Partners announces the acquisition and recapitalization of DialConnection, LLC[…]
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