Metropolitan Partners Group

Metropolitan Partners Group is a New York-based private investment firm specializing in non-controlling growth and situational capital for small and mid-sized non-sponsored businesses across the United States. The firm targets ambitious owner-operators with proven track records, high-conviction strategies, and capital discipline, offering flexible, bespoke financing solutions typically ranging from $10-50 million, scalable up to $100 million or more. With a focus on the lower middle market, they finance companies in diverse sectors that do not fit traditional funding models, emphasizing speed, reliability, and preservation of founder control and equity. Their approach includes access to an exclusive Operating Network & Ecosystem (ONE) and in-house asset management for added strategic value.

Founded around 2008, the firm was co-founded by Adrian Blumfield, who serves as an Investment Committee Member, alongside other key executives building on a 17+ year track record. Metropolitan Partners Group emerged to address gaps in funding for non-sponsored businesses, providing structured credit and growth capital to asset-heavy companies often overlooked by conventional lenders. Over the years, they have deployed $3.3 billion across more than 170 investments, managing $1.6 billion in assets under management as of recent reports.

Notable investments span a broad array of sectors, including consumer projects like Drive-Thru, Emerald, and Farm; media such as Soundtrack and GA Studio; fintech with Certain and Collect; lending via Elephant and President; real estate-related Home, Hunter, and Mosaic; technology like MSP, Stack, and Intel Data; education through Nursing Ed and Summer Camp; travel with Flight and Airways; industrials including Elevator Repair and Terminal MBE; healthcare via Wellness; insurance with Moat and Counterparty; and communications through Mountain ISP. These portfolio companies highlight the firm's multisector expertise in growth-stage opportunities.

The team comprises experienced professionals across executive management, investments, investor relations, finance, and operations. Led by Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Paul K. Lisiak, Co-Founder Adrian Blumfield, and other senior leaders like Senior Managing Director Daniel Leger for investor relations and Chief Financial Officer Jason Tighe, the group brings deep expertise in private credit, asset management, and operational support. With over 30 listed members, including managing directors, principals, vice presidents, and specialists in operating networks, the firm emphasizes a founder-first philosophy backed by specialized knowledge.