Hudson Ferry Capital III Licensed as a $200 Million SBIC Fund

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson Ferry Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market companies, announced today that its latest fund, Hudson Ferry Capital III, L.P. ("HFC III"), has been licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).

With just over $200 million in total capital available in the new fund, Hudson Ferry Capital will continue its proven strategy of making control-oriented investments in founder and family-owned companies within the business service, industrial, and niche manufacturing sectors. 

"We are proud to have received our SBIC license and grateful for the support of our private investors and the SBA throughout the process," said Tim Ross, Partner at Hudson Ferry Capital. "This milestone enables us to continue to both create value for investors and advance the SBA's core mission by partnering with exceptional management teams and supporting the growth of high-quality American businesses in the lower middle market."

The licensing of HFC III marks the next chapter in Hudson Ferry's legacy, as partners Andrew Fleiss and Dean Pernisie join Tim Ross, Paul Huston, Bruce Robertson, and Stephen Fisher in leading new investments and continuing the firm's growth and success.

About Hudson Ferry Capital
Hudson Ferry Capital is a Stamford, CT-based private equity firm founded in 2006 that invests in US-based lower middle-market companies, targeting founder or family-owned businesses with $3 to $7 million of EBITDA. The firm focuses on business service, industrial, and niche manufacturing sectors, working closely with management teams to drive sustainable growth and value creation.

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