Lateral Investment Management
San Mateo, Californialateralim.com
Overview
Lateral Investment Management is a private equity firm that enables transformational growth at founder-led middle market businesses in North America. The firm provides growth capital to non-sponsored, lower-middle market companies through the direct origination of preferred equity stakes and loans. Lateral focuses on partnering with successful business owners who have high conviction in their future growth and companies that have reached an inflection point where they need substantial capital and support to scale to the next level. The firm invests in the manufacturing, business services, infrastructures, and technology sectors across the United States.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| FirstClose | Oct 2025 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| Morae Global Corporation | Nov 2023 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| PTP | Jun 2023 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| FirstClose | May 2022 | Series A | Lead |
| Morae Global Corporation | Aug 2021 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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