Davis Square Capital and Headlight Partners Team Up on Project Nimble
Davis Square Capital (DSC) served as the exclusive placement agent for Headlight Partners’ first investment in Project Nimble, a FinOps and cloud infrastructure management platform. The mandate moved quickly. DSC raised the capital and brought the deal to a close in just 30 days, a pace that highlights the firm’s ability to organize, target, and deliver when timing matters.
Momentum Built Through Partnership
Andrew Sillari, Managing Partner at Davis Square Capital, underscored the significance of the assignment: “We are honored to have served as the exclusive placement agent for Headlight Partners. This marks a significant achievement and emphasizes our commitment to independent sponsors who operate on a deal-by-deal basis.” Keith Whitney, also a Managing Partner, echoed the sentiment, noting the firm’s pleasure in working with the skilled team at Headlight and the smooth, collaborative process from start to finish.
What Headlight Partners Saw in the Collaboration
Jack Zollicoffer, Founder and Managing Partner of Headlight Partners, spoke to the value of the relationship and the execution: “Davis Square Capital’s exceptional expertise and dedicated support have been instrumental in bringing this important project to fruition. Their ability to understand our needs and connect us with the right investors was invaluable.” His remarks point to a simple through line: aligned goals, clear communication, and a shared focus on getting the right capital behind the right opportunity.
Davis Square Capital’s Focus and Method
Since 2018, Davis Square Capital has concentrated on capital raising and strategic advisory work for the lower middle market in private equity. The firm focuses on established private equity sponsors active in healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and software—sectors where detail matters and relationships carry weight. DSC also works closely with newly formed independent sponsors, helping them navigate the mechanics of capital formation on a deal-by-deal basis and find the right fit among investors.
Navigating Today’s Capital-Raising Environment
Project Nimble’s swift close reflects DSC’s ability to perform in a tight fundraising climate. The team prioritizes access to highly qualified capital providers and develops tailored strategies around each mandate, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all push. The outcome here—capital raised and the deal completed in 30 days—reinforces DSC’s standing as a trusted partner to independent sponsors who need speed, precision, and discretion.
Broad Sector Reach, Clear Target Range
DSC engages across a range of industries and consistently targets acquisition opportunities between $20M and $250M in enterprise value. That range is deliberate: large enough to attract sophisticated capital, focused enough to keep attention on the details that drive outcomes. The firm’s flexibility allows it to serve a wide array of clients while staying attuned to sector-specific needs. In the independent sponsor ecosystem, that combination—range plus focus—helps DSC show up as a reliable, go-to partner.
About Davis Square Capital
Davis Square Capital is a co-founded placement agent dedicated exclusively to the lower middle market private equity landscape. Its strategic advisory capabilities support a diverse set of private equity sponsors who want to make the most of each investment opportunity. By aligning with seasoned independent sponsors and maintaining a results-first posture, DSC builds partnerships aimed at strong outcomes and durable growth.
About Headlight Partners
Headlight Partners takes a forward-looking approach to investment, partnering with leading B2B software entrepreneurs to drive growth in the lower middle market. The firm’s work with founders centers on building value and encouraging innovation—practical steps that matter as markets evolve and opportunities shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role did Davis Square Capital play in Project Nimble?
DSC acted as the exclusive placement agent for Headlight Partners’ inaugural investment in Project Nimble, coordinating the capital raise and guiding the transaction through to close.
How fast did the Project Nimble transaction come together?
The capital was raised and the deal completed in 30 days, underscoring DSC’s ability to move quickly and stay organized in a tight market.
Which sponsors and sectors does DSC typically support?
DSC focuses on lower middle market private equity sponsors—including independent sponsors—active in healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and software.
What enterprise value range does DSC target for acquisitions?
The firm typically works on acquisition targets ranging from $20M to $250M in enterprise value.
What makes DSC’s approach distinctive for independent sponsors?
DSC emphasizes access to qualified capital providers and tailors strategies to fit each deal-by-deal mandate, helping independent sponsors navigate fundraising with clarity and speed.
