Cold Bore Capital Management
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Cold Bore Capital Management is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. It concentrates on small-cap buyouts in the lower-middle market, targeting companies with EBITDA of $500,000 to $5 million. A distinctive feature is its Operations Group, fully staffed by veterans from elite military units, designed to guide leadership transitions and raise the level of execution in portfolio companies. Within the broader private equity and venture capital landscape, Cold Bore positions itself as a specialist in smaller, strategically managed acquisitions. It operates with a lean team based in Chicago and emphasizes introducing veteran-led operational capability to partner companies while preserving their legacy.