Align Collaborate is a growth-oriented equity investor that partners with independent sponsors to create shared success.   Rooted in our diverse entrepreneurial experiences, Align Collaborate is focused exclusively on independent sponsor-led transactions and strives to bring a partnership approach, certainty and operational value-add to each opportunity.   Align Collaborate is an affiliate of Align Capital Partners (ACP).  Founded in 2016, ACP is a lower-middle market private equity firm that manages $1.5 billion in committed capital with investment teams in Dallas and Cleveland.  

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Grant Kornman

Michael Kornman

Rob Langley

Chris Jones

Maseel Mir

The Partnership and Investment Team at Align Collaborate is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing independent sponsor-led transactions. This team collaborates with independent sponsors to structure deals, conduct due diligence, and support post-investment growth initiatives, ensuring operational value-add and shared success in each partnership. They leverage their entrepreneurial experience and deep industry knowledge to enhance the certainty and profitability of investments.

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