Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast

Learnings From a $1BN+ Exit and 300 Investments in Private Equity

CapitalSpring, a sector‑focused private equity firm, recently completed a $1 billion‑plus exit of its Sizzling Platter portfolio to Bain Capital. Over two decades, the firm has deployed $4 billion across more than 300 investments, primarily in multi‑location foodservice and consumer brands. It attributes its success to deep specialization, a hybrid debt‑equity investment model, and a focus on labor‑light businesses that proved resilient during the pandemic. The firm also closed its seventh fund in a challenging capital environment by highlighting portfolio stability.