News + Media

1/26/26

Clarion 
Capital 
Partners 
Recognized 
as 
a 
2026 
Top 
50 
PE 
Firm 
in 
the 
Middle 
Market 
by 
GCI 
Publishing 
Clarion Capital Partners Recognized as a 2026 Top 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market by GCI Publishing

NEW YORK, NY, January 26, 2026 – Clarion Capital Partners, LLC (“Clarion” or the “Firm”) today announced that it has been named one of Grady Campbell Incorporated (GCI) Publishing’s Top 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market. This marks the fourth year the Firm has earned this honor.

As the oldest and most respected program of its kind, this award was created specifically to honor and highlight leading small and mid-sized private equity firms in the middle market.

“At Clarion, we are committed to building lasting partnerships with exceptional owners and management teams and working collaboratively to unlock value and drive sustainable growth,” said David Ragins, President of Private Equity at Clarion. “This continued recognition by GCI reflects the dedication, trustworthiness, and expertise of our entire team.”

In addition to GCI’s recognition, Clarion was also recently named as a two-time Inc. Founder Friendly Investor, as well as ranked second among private equity firms on Crain’s 2025 List of Best Places to Work in New York City.

Read more about the GCI Publishing’s recognition here.

To learn more about Clarion’s awards visit our website.

About Clarion

Founded in 1999, Clarion is a New York-based investment manager operating two primary business segments: Private Equity (launched in 1999) and Structured Credit (launched in 2018). Clarion’s Private Equity business seeks to make primarily control investments in a diversified portfolio of lower middle-market companies generating $7.5 million to $30.0 million of EBITDA. Clarion focuses on growth companies in industries such as Media, Entertainment & Technology, Financial Technology & Services, Business & Healthcare Services, Consumer & Education Services, and Industrial Services. Clarion’s Structured Credit business focuses mostly on CLO equity and mezzanine investments, sourced both in the primary and secondary markets. Additional information on Clarion can be found at www.clarion-capital.com.