Firm at a glance
Pamlico Capital is a platform private equity firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The firm’s portfolio reflects a concentration in software, healthcare, and business services companies, per its publicly listed holdings [S2]. Approximately half of the 28 portfolio companies identified operate in the software sector, including vertical SaaS and data management platforms. The firm appears to pursue both platform acquisitions and subsequent add-ons, with at least eight companies designated as platforms across its current holdings [S2].
Portfolio
Software
Beck Technology, CalcFocus, EHS Insight, goHappy, HelioCampus, InRule Technology, ISAAC (platform), Personify, Profisee (platform), Protera, SpendHQ, and Veson Nautical (platform) [S2].
Healthcare
Becker’s Healthcare, ClarisHealth, MedOne, Millennia, Office Practicum, and US Eye [S2].
Business Services
BNI (platform), CEATI International, World 50 (platform), and Your Part-Time Controller (platform) [S2].
Information Services
Avant (platform), Datos Insights, and Key Data Dashboard (platform) [S2].
Communications
Airwavz, Socket, and IdeaTek [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* January 14, 2026: Acquired CalcFocus [S3]
* January 6, 2026: Exited Personify [S3]
* December 17, 2025: Acquired AVANT [S3]
* December 9, 2025: Exited EHS Insight [S3]
* July 17, 2025: Acquired goHappy [S3]
* July 8, 2025: Acquired IdeaTek Telcom [S3]
* July 8, 2025: Acquired Socket Telecom [S3]
* March 10, 2025: Closed Fund VI at its hard cap of $1.75 billion [S4]
How this firm fits a seller
Pamlico Capital manages more than $5.0 billion in assets under management as of 2026 [S1], positioning it to acquire middle-market platforms with meaningful scale. The firm’s recent fund close in March 2025 and seven acquisitions over the trailing 24 months suggest active deployment capacity [S3][S4]. The portfolio demonstrates a buy-and-build approach, particularly in software and healthcare verticals, where multiple platform investments are visible [S2]. For owner-operators in business services, healthcare IT, or vertical software, the firm’s track record includes both acquisitions and exits within a 12 to 24 month window, indicating portfolio velocity [S3].
Sources
[S1] https://www.pamlicocapital.com/about (as of 2026-01-15)
[S2] https://www.pamlicocapital.com/portfolio (as of 2026-01-15)
[S3] https://www.pamlicocapital.com/news (as of 2026-01-15)
[S4] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250310474652/en/Pamlico-Capital-Closes-Sixth-Fund-at-its-Hard-Cap-of-%241.75-Billion (as of 2025-03-10)
Frequently asked questions
Does Pamlico Capital buy software businesses?
Yes, software represents the largest sector concentration in the firm’s portfolio, with approximately 12 software companies among its 28 holdings [S2]. Recent software acquisitions include CalcFocus in January 2026 and goHappy in July 2025 [S3].
What companies has Pamlico Capital acquired recently?
In the last 24 months, the firm acquired CalcFocus in January 2026, AVANT in December 2025, and both Socket Telecom and IdeaTek Telcom in July 2025 [S3]. The firm also completed two exits during this period, selling Personify and EHS Insight [S3].
Where is Pamlico Capital based and how big is the firm?
The firm operates from Charlotte, NC, and manages more than $5.0 billion in assets under management as of January 2026 [S1]. Its sixth fund closed in March 2025 at a hard cap of $1.75 billion [S4].
Is Pamlico Capital still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed its most recent acquisition of CalcFocus on January 14, 2026, and has executed seven transactions in the trailing 24 months [S3]. The March 2025 close of its sixth fund suggests ongoing deployment activity [S4].
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