Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian” or “GCP”) announced the final closing of Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV (“Fund IV”) with $441 million in total capital commitments. Fund IV was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap in seven months from first close to final close, supported by strong demand from a global base of institutional and private investors.

Fund IV was anchored by meaningful commitments from longstanding Limited Partners, many of whom have invested with GCP since 2008, and complemented by a select group of new relationships, including university endowments, foundations, blue-chip fund of funds and family offices. The close reflects continued confidence in Guardian’s consistent, sector-driven approach to investing in the lower-middle market and its reputation as a long-term, aligned partner to business owners.

“Fund IV represents an important milestone for Guardian and reflects the strength of our team and our long-standing relationships with founders, intermediaries, and investors,” said Peter Haabestad, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “We are grateful for the continued support of our existing partners and look forward to building new relationships as we continue to help management teams grow enduring, high-quality businesses.”

Guardian makes control investments in founder-led and closely held companies. We apply a research-informed, thematic approach to identifying sectors with favorable long-term fundamentals and recurring opportunities for value creation. This strategy is exemplified by Guardian’s Priority Sectors (“GPS”) program, which helps focus sourcing, diligence, and operating initiatives in areas where GCP has developed deep experience and market insights. Our current GPS focus includes but is not limited to four thematic GPS categories: i) Industrial Technology, ii) Digital Infrastructure, iii) Non-Discretionary Services, and iv) Food & Beverage Manufacturing.

“Guardian has had wonderful momentum deploying capital in Fund IV, seeding it with three platform acquisitions aligned with our GPS focus: LINX, Raptor Power Systems, and Heatscape,” said Scott Evans, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “These investments reflect Guardian’s success on its GPS focus and on businesses where hands-on operational support and strategic approach can accelerate capital deployment and value creation.”

GCP was represented by Latham & Watkins LLP in connection with the formation of Fund IV. GCP did not utilize an external placement agent in connection with the fundraise.

About Guardian Capital Partners

Guardian Capital Partners (www.guardiancp.com) is a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle-market businesses across industrial technology, specialty business services, and digital infrastructure. Guardian takes a deeply operational and partnership-driven approach, collaborating with management teams to accelerate growth, enhance performance, and strengthen strategic positioning. Based in suburban Philadelphia, the firm has completed more than 80 transactions representing over $3.5 billion in total enterprise value (as of September 30, 2025) since its founding in 2008.

GCP is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and should not be considered investment or other advice. The information presented is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a basis for making any investment decision.

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“Fund IV represents an important milestone for Guardian and reflects the strength of our team and our long-standing relationships with founders, intermediaries, and investors"