Family office private investment firm
Littlejohn Capital
- HeadquartersSavannah, GA S4
- Founded2013 S4
- Websitelittlejohncapital.com
- Last verifiedNovember 5, 2026
At a glance
| EBITDA range | $2M to $12.5M S2 |
|---|---|
| Check size | $5M to $15M S2 |
| Deal types | Platform, Add-on, Growth S2 |
| Geography | North America S2 |
| Sectors | Industrial & Manufacturing |
What Littlejohn Capital buys
Littlejohn Capital is the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., who co-founded the much larger Littlejohn & Co., a separate firm. It was founded in 2013, its releases are datelined Savannah, Georgia, and it says its capital is mainly family money. It takes control of small and mid-sized North American companies going through a strategic, operational or generational change, using management buyouts, family transitions, carveouts, recapitalizations, restructurings and growth equity. It prefers mature companies with a defensible niche in manufacturing, fabrication, processing, logistics, materials or services, and it avoids retail, consumer products and start-up technology.
It looks for $2 million to $12.5 million of EBITDA and deals worth $20 million to $75 million, with $5 million to $15 million of equity, or up to $30 million with co-investors. Larger deals go to Littlejohn & Co. It buys slowly: its three current holdings date from 2014, 2019 and 2025. A smaller company can also meet it as an add-on, as Fox Valley Metal-Tech did with ArmorWorks in 2024.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 5, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Maysteel IndustriesCustom metal enclosure maker sold to Steele Solutions about nine years after purchase | Exit | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
| Apr 2025 | 3P ProcessingWichita metal finishing, testing and inspection company serving aerospace and defense | Platform | Industrial & Manufacturing | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S3.
Industrial & Manufacturing
- 3P Processing
- Western Industries Plastic Products
- ArmorWorks Enterprises
Past investments: Maysteel Industries, HS Solutions Corporation
Greymont’s take
How Littlejohn Capital fits a seller
Littlejohn Capital suits owners of mature manufacturing, fabrication or processing companies who want a hands-on, long-term owner using mostly family money. Its record fits that: it held Maysteel for about nine years and has owned ArmorWorks since 2014. In a family company it says it will back the relatives who want to stay after a generational change, and it prefers to keep strong managers, though it will bring in new ones if needed.
It buys only every few years, and a sale may also mean joining a company it already owns. Ask how much of the equity comes from the family and how much from co-investors, and how much debt the deal will carry, since the firm says it works with commercial and mezzanine lenders.
Questions owners ask
Is Littlejohn Capital the same firm as Littlejohn & Co.?
No. Littlejohn Capital is the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., who co-founded Littlejohn & Co. It looks at deals under $75 million of enterprise value and says it forwards bigger ones to Littlejohn & Co.
What size company does Littlejohn Capital look for?
Its criteria call for $2 million to $12.5 million of EBITDA and transactions of $20 million to $75 million. It invests $5 million to $15 million of equity, or up to $30 million with co-investment partners.
What does Littlejohn Capital avoid?
Its criteria list retail, consumer products, fashion, gambling, start-up technologies and biotechnology as not of interest. It prefers mature North American companies with a defensible niche and barriers to entry.
Has Littlejohn Capital made any recent deals?
Yes. It bought 3P Processing, an aerospace metal finisher in Wichita, in April 2025, and its portfolio page shows Maysteel Industries exited in 2026. Maysteel's own news page reports the sale to Steele Solutions on April 8, 2026.
Sources
- S1Littlejohn Capital home page Accessed November 5, 2026
- S2Littlejohn Capital: Investment Criteria Accessed November 5, 2026
- S3Littlejohn Capital: Portfolio Accessed November 5, 2026
- S4Littlejohn Capital Announces Acquisition of 3P Processing (PR Newswire, April 22, 2025) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S5Steele Solutions Acquires Wisconsin Manufacturer Maysteel Industries (April 8, 2026) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S6ArmorWorks Enterprises Announces Acquisition of Fox Valley Metal-Tech (PR Newswire, March 14, 2024) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S7Littlejohn Capital Announces Acquisition of Western Industries Plastic Products (PR Newswire, March 15, 2019) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S8Littlejohn Capital Announces Acquisition of Maysteel Industries (PR Newswire, April 25, 2017) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S9Patriot Capital Supports Littlejohn Capital's Acquisition of Alto Healthcare Staffing (January 2022) Accessed November 5, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with Littlejohn Capital. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction