Frontenac
Overview
Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in lower-middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries across North America.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONK Technologies | Apr 2026 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Curbside SOS | Apr 2026 | M&A | Lead |
| RedHelm | Aug 2024 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Integrated Openings Solutions | Nov 2023 | Private Equity | Lead |
| CertainPath | Nov 2022 | Private Equity | Lead |
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Key People
Ron Kuehl
Managing Partner
Neal Sahney
Managing Director
Christopher Grandpre
Operating Partner
Paul Kreidler
CEO1ST Partner
Sean Callahan
Partner, Portfolio Resources Group
Shane Sims
Chairman1st Partner
Markie Masri
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Frontenac based?
Frontenac is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Frontenac founded?
Frontenac was founded in 1971.
How many portfolio companies does Frontenac have?
Frontenac has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Frontenac's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include HONK Technologies, Curbside SOS, RedHelm, Integrated Openings Solutions, CertainPath.
What was Frontenac's most recent investment?
Frontenac's most recent investment on Caplight was in HONK Technologies in 2026.
What sectors does Frontenac focus on?
Frontenac focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Frontenac focus on?
Frontenac typically invests at the Late stage.
What is Frontenac's AUM?
Frontenac's assets under management are estimated at over $2.1B.