We are a private equity investment firm that provides equity capital and expertise to support management teams in acquisitions and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies typically valued $25 -$125 million. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, MSouth invests primarily in the South with a consistent focus on management buyouts of distribution, business services and specialty manufacturing companies. MSouth is a successor to Cravey, Green & Wahlen, Inc. which was founded in 1984. Total capital under management exceeds $1.0 billion.

Each of MSouth's partners has extensive experience in acquiring and successfully growing businesses. This experience, coupled with the firm's commitment to having its partners actively support each company, contributes to the firm's long and successful investment record.

Investment Philosophy

The core tenets of MSouth's investment philosophy include (a) partnership with management, (b) value creation through growth, (c) flexible capital structures and (d) our personal commitment. more >

Investment Criteria

Our focus is on lower middle market companies with proven management teams. We invest primarily in the South with a consistent focus on distribution, business services and specialty manufacturing companies. more >

MSouth Role: Pre-Investment

We believe in working very closely with each management team prior to making an investment. Our due diligence process, which is thorough but expedient, enables us to help structure and finance each transaction in the most appropriate manner. more >

MSouth Role: Post-Investment

Typically, two of our partners maintain an active involvement at the board of director's level of each company. In this capacity, we essentially become a working partner alongside management. more >