We invest in lower middle market companies during moments of change — bringing capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to help businesses thrive through their next chapter.
Panthers are among the rare few in the animal kingdom that move seamlessly through land, water, and trees — adapting to changing environments with grace and focus. At Panther Equity Group, we take a similarly adaptive approach to investing in lower middle market companies.
We partner with founders and management teams during moments of change — whether it's a generational transition, navigating market complexity, or accelerating through a period of growth. Our role goes beyond providing capital. We bring strategic guidance, operational and leadership support, and a collaborative mindset to help businesses thrive through their next chapter.
In every investment, we are a steady partner — offering the resources, experience, and flexibility needed to succeed across all terrain.
Optimizing operations and scaling systems for sustainable growth
Services, product and market expansion into new verticals
Sales, marketing and channel acceleration strategies
Executive team development and strategic talent
Strategic technology, AI and IT systems implementation
Targeted add-on sourcing, evaluation and integration
A leading managed services provider, IT solutions integrator and cybersecurity consultant delivering tailored technology solutions across infrastructure design, cybersecurity, network architecture, virtualization and cloud enablement — serving healthcare, financial and public-sector organizations.
A digital transformation, AI and engineering company designing agentic software applications and solutions across multiple industries with a strong track record of helping customers achieve business goals through technology.

David is the Founder of Panther Equity Group and a member of the Panther Investment Committee. He is responsible for deal qualification, transaction execution, firm strategy, portfolio management and investor relations.
Prior to Panther, David was the CEO of a Managed IT Services Provider which he acquired in 2017 through a Search Fund vehicle. Previously, he was an investment banker within Guggenheim Securities' M&A practice focusing on strategic advisory.
David is on the Board of Directors of Glass Box Technology, Switchbox, Inc. and Youth Renewal Fund. He graduated from USC's Marshall School of Business.
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Rene is a Partner at Panther Equity Group and a member of the Panther Investment Committee. He is responsible for deal origination and qualification, transaction execution, firm strategy, portfolio management, and investor relations.
Prior to Panther, Rene founded and led a boutique technology M&A advisory firm specializing in B2B software and IT services. He previously worked as a PE investor in the broader technology sector and held operating roles in multiple venture-backed companies.
Originally from Germany, Rene holds an MSc from HHL Leipzig and an MBA from Tulane University. He is on the Board of Directors of Switchbox, Inc.
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Joe has a distinguished career driving business value through strategic financial leadership supporting PE-backed and entrepreneur-owned businesses. His tenure spans BioMatrix (CFO from $60M–$500M), Novis Pharmaceuticals (CFO from $60M–$200M), DAS Health, and Encompass Onsite — with multiple successful exits under his leadership.

Ryan is a seasoned technology and M&A executive with 25+ years leading digital transformation, IT strategy, and business integrations. He previously served as CIO at Planet Payment, a global fintech firm, with expertise spanning enterprise IT leadership, cybersecurity, and technology operations supporting transactions exceeding $2 billion.
We welcome meeting company founders, experienced industry executives, reviewing investment proposals or referrals in-line with our criteria. We are actively seeking investment opportunities and happy to compensate intermediary fees at market levels.
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