Private equity focus Lateral Investment Management is a private equity firm focused on founder-owned, mid-market businesses at inflection points, presenting opportunities to engage with growth-stage ownership transitions and potential exits.

Tech and services Specializes in technology and business services including B2B software, industrial technology, managed solutions, and tech-enabled services, signaling alignment with software and tech-enabled MSPs for collaboration or investment.

Expansion potential Recent hires of associates and an operating partner, plus a track record of transformational growth investments, suggest readiness to scale portfolio companies and a potential for strategic add-on acquisitions or co-investment opportunities.

Strong fund maturity Revenue scale ($50M–$100M) and a history of growth investments (e.g., FirstClose) indicate a capacity for larger deals and durable capital for accelerated expansion of founder-owned platforms.

Market positioning Partnership with Easterly Partners Group and focus on owner-operated middle-market businesses position Lateral as a collaborative, growth-oriented partner suitable for firms seeking institutional backing and strategic resources.