Denver, CO – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) is pleased to announce its inclusion in Grady Campbell’s 2025 Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market. The list acknowledges highly reputable, small and mid-sized private equity firms that have great teams, significant deal flow, persistent fundraising and exceptional track records.
“While large private equity firms tend to draw most of the attention, we know that middle market M&A activity is driven by small and mid-sized firms. This year’s Top 50 PE list is impressive. We are proud to support these leading middle market private equity firms whose relentless pursuit of excellence leads to significant advantages for their portfolio companies and limited partners,” said Kerry Grady, Grady Campbell’s Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market Program Founder.
“The Platte River team is honored to be recognized by Grady Campbell as a Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market for the fourth consecutive year,” said Lauren Metz, Vice President of Business Development at Platte River. “Our strategy is to partner with family, founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses, and these industry recognitions and awards help differentiate us from our peers. We look forward to continuing this legacy.”
About GCI Publishing
Top PE Firms in the Middle Market was created by Grady Campbell, a private equity branding and marketing firm focused on the middle market. Grady Campbell is unlike any other agency partner in the private equity space – decades of experience, award-winning design, full-service capabilities and innovative solutions tailored to PE. For more than 30 years, the firm has planned, designed and deployed integrated brand and marketing programs for sophisticated PE clients to deliver effective, state-of-the-art brand strategies that support their goals. Grady Campbell works with PE firms over the long-term, through all phases of the investment cycle - from fundraising, to investment, to divestment.
To see the complete list of PE Firms acknowledged, go to: https://gcipeawards.com/top-50-winners/.
The “Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market” is a program designed by GCI Publishing to acknowledge and promote small and mid-sized private equity firms in the middle market. Firms are selected based upon their track record, reputation, leadership and third-party endorsement. Platte River is not aware of the number of advisers also surveyed for this award. Platte River did not pay a fee to receive this award but does pay a fee to use marketing collateral associated with the award. Platte River is not affiliated with GCI Publishing. Platte River received the award in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. More information about the Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market award is available at https://gcipeawards.com/top-50-about-program/.
