Co-founded in 1998 by John L. Ware and the partners of HM Capital Partners (formerly Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, Incorporated), 21^st Century Group, LLC is a Dallas, Texas, based private equity firm focused on creating value by employing a prudent investment discipline to generate long term, consistent returns.

21^st Century Group, with $161 million of committed capital, seeks to acquire an equity interest, usually controlling interest, in lower middle market companies focused on emerging domestic and underserved markets in urban and metropolitan areas. These companies possess stable, high quality cash flows and a strong strategic profile. Our typical transaction values range from $15 million to $100 million.

In addition to capital, we provide significant operational experience and financial expertise to the management partners who operate our portfolio companies. The Partners of 21^st Century Group, having distinguished careers working with lower middle market companies and large organizations, understand the needs of lower middle market companies.