Michael K. McMahan, Gaston Capital

Michael K. McMahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Gaston Capital Partners. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Michael K. McMahan

Michael K. McMahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Gaston Capital Partners, invests $2–$10 million in lower middle-market companies (sales >$10 million) primarily in the eastern U.S., focusing on financial services, staffing, healthcare, niche manufacturing, and industrial services. His firm targets buyout transactions, including minority stakes, with notable portfolio companies such as QoL meds (mental-health pharmacies), UltraForce Staffing Services, Capital First Trust Company, and Intezyne Technologies. McMahan’s distinctive thesis centers on accelerating growth and profitability through operational expertise in business management, leadership, and finance, often backing local or regional firms poised for national expansion.

Michael K. McMahan at a glance

Role
Founder & Managing Partner
Organization
Gaston Capital Partners
Location
Belmont, NC
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round

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Michael K. McMahan at Gaston Capital Partners (Belmont, NC) — sector focus: Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion, Seed Round.
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Michael K. McMahan's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Michael K. McMahan based?
Michael K. McMahan is based in Belmont, NC.

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