VSS at a Glance

VSS has over three decades of industry and investment experience, and a dedicated focus on partnering with founder-owned, lower middle-market companies to help facilitate their next stage of growth.

35
+
Years of PE Experience
102
Companies
600
+
Add-On Acquisitions
$
16
.
5
B
Transaction Value
$
4
B
Committed Capital
8
Funds to Date

Our Team

Awards

July 31, 2025

VSS Capital Partners Ranks #1 in PitchBook Global Manager Performance Score League Tables. Published July 2025. Based on performance a standardized analysis of private capital manager performance across 29 strategy and geographic categories. Read more about the organization's ranking and proprietary, data-driven methodology here. No compensation was provided by the adviser.

May 5, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 Deals of the Year: VSS Acquired Trey Partners. Published May 2025; Based on nomination questionnaire form; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

October 29, 2024

Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder Friendly Investors. ‍Published October 2024; The 2024 Annual List features 269 firms that have exited at least one founder-led portfolio company in the past five year; Based on portfolio companies’ growth while partnered w/ PE, VC, or debt firm and interview with founders, proprietary score, and editors’ research; INC.; Cash compensation was provided in connection with obtaining the third-party rating. ‍

July 30, 2024

‍VSS Capital Partners Ranks #2 in PitchBook Global Private Debt Funds Category. Published 7/23/2024; Based on historical performance of each manager's family of funds across vintage years relative to each fund family's peer group; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

June 1, 2024

M&A Atlas Award - Global M&A Network's Outstanding Firm in USA Private Equity - Lower Middle Market. Published June 2024; Based on deals closed between 2/1/23 - 2/1/24; Global M&A Network; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

July 31, 2025

VSS Capital Partners Ranks #1 in PitchBook Global Manager Performance Score League Tables. Published July 2025. Based on performance a standardized analysis of private capital manager performance across 29 strategy and geographic categories. Read more about the organization's ranking and proprietary, data-driven methodology here. No compensation was provided by the adviser.

May 5, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 Deals of the Year: VSS Acquired Trey Partners. Published May 2025; Based on nomination questionnaire form; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

October 29, 2024

Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder Friendly Investors. ‍Published October 2024; The 2024 Annual List features 269 firms that have exited at least one founder-led portfolio company in the past five year; Based on portfolio companies’ growth while partnered w/ PE, VC, or debt firm and interview with founders, proprietary score, and editors’ research; INC.; Cash compensation was provided in connection with obtaining the third-party rating. ‍

July 30, 2024

‍VSS Capital Partners Ranks #2 in PitchBook Global Private Debt Funds Category. Published 7/23/2024; Based on historical performance of each manager's family of funds across vintage years relative to each fund family's peer group; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

June 1, 2024

M&A Atlas Award - Global M&A Network's Outstanding Firm in USA Private Equity - Lower Middle Market. Published June 2024; Based on deals closed between 2/1/23 - 2/1/24; Global M&A Network; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

July 2025

VSS Capital Partners Ranks #1 in PitchBook Global Manager Performance Score League Tables. Published July 2025. Based on performance a standardized analysis of private capital manager performance across 29 strategy and geographic categories. Read more about the organization's ranking and proprietary, data-driven methodology here. No compensation was provided by the adviser.

May 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 Deals of the Year: VSS Acquired Trey Partners. Published May 2025; Based on nomination questionnaire form; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

October 2024

Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder Friendly Investors. ‍Published October 2024; The 2024 Annual List features 269 firms that have exited at least one founder-led portfolio company in the past five year; Based on portfolio companies’ growth while partnered w/ PE, VC, or debt firm and interview with founders, proprietary score, and editors’ research; INC.; Cash compensation was provided in connection with obtaining the third-party rating. ‍

July 2024

‍VSS Capital Partners Ranks #2 in PitchBook Global Private Debt Funds Category. Published 7/23/2024; Based on historical performance of each manager's family of funds across vintage years relative to each fund family's peer group; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

June 2024

M&A Atlas Award - Global M&A Network's Outstanding Firm in USA Private Equity - Lower Middle Market. Published June 2024; Based on deals closed between 2/1/23 - 2/1/24; Global M&A Network; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

July 2025

VSS Capital Partners Ranks #1 in PitchBook Global Manager Performance Score League Tables. Published July 2025. Based on performance a standardized analysis of private capital manager performance across 29 strategy and geographic categories. Read more about the organization's ranking and proprietary, data-driven methodology here. No compensation was provided by the adviser.

May 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions 2025 Deals of the Year: VSS Acquired Trey Partners. Published May 2025; Based on nomination questionnaire form; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

October 2024

Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder Friendly Investors. ‍Published October 2024; The 2024 Annual List features 269 firms that have exited at least one founder-led portfolio company in the past five year; Based on portfolio companies’ growth while partnered w/ PE, VC, or debt firm and interview with founders, proprietary score, and editors’ research; INC.; Cash compensation was provided in connection with obtaining the third-party rating. ‍

July 2024

‍VSS Capital Partners Ranks #2 in PitchBook Global Private Debt Funds Category. Published 7/23/2024; Based on historical performance of each manager's family of funds across vintage years relative to each fund family's peer group; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

June 2024

M&A Atlas Award - Global M&A Network's Outstanding Firm in USA Private Equity - Lower Middle Market. Published June 2024; Based on deals closed between 2/1/23 - 2/1/24; Global M&A Network; No compensation (cash or non-cash) was provided.

Third-party Rankings: Third-party rankings and recognition from rating services or publications are no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly-rated adviser does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience higher performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the adviser by any client nor represent any client’s evaluation. Generally, ratings, rankings, and recognition are based on information prepared and submitted by the adviser. In some circumstanes, a fee was paid by the adviser for consideration.


The information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation to sell or purchase securities. All investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Advisory services are offered through VSS Fund Management LLC, an Investment Adviser registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.