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- Phone
- 513-549-1779
- Office
- 525 Vine Street, Suite 2205
Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Contact
- Craig Carlson
Investment Team & IC Member
Six kinds of conversations.
Most of the people we hear from fall into one of six groups. If your situation looks like any of these, we should talk.
Founders & Owners
Thinking about your first institutional partner, a recapitalization, or a partial exit? We help you stay at the helm while taking some chips off the table.
Financial Institutions
Whether you are driven by community reinvestment objectives, the pursuit of strong risk-adjusted returns, or the need for a partner who can navigate complex capital structures, 1880 Partners would love to connect.
Investment Banks and M&A
Lower middle market deals rarely fit neatly into a senior lender's box. When you need a trusted debt and equity capital partner to bridge the capital stack and get your deal across the finish line, 1880 should be your first call.
Private Equity Sponsors
The best sponsor-capital relationships are built before you need them. We're active in your market, and when the right opportunity comes across your desk, we're ready to move with you.
Private Wealth & Family Offices
Debt and equity capital offers a compelling middle ground: stronger yields than traditional fixed income, with the downside protection of a secured credit position. 1880 brings that opportunity to your market, with the regional fluency to underwrite it well.
Other Licensed SBICs
The lower middle market is too large for any one fund to cover alone. Whether the opportunity is a co-investment, a referral, or simply a trusted peer in your network, 1880 is an active, regionally-focused partner worth knowing.
We have assembled a team uniquely built for this. When the time is right, we can’t wait to show you what we’ve created.
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