In 2000, Nautic Partners was formed as an independent private equity firm with the majority of its capital for its fifth investment vehicle provided by outside investors.

Among the firm's notable investments are Prince Sports,[2] Fibertech,[3] Big Train Coffee[4] and R2C Group.

[6] Its healthcare investments include All Metro Health Care, Gaymar and Family Physicians Group.

[9] In 2016, Nautic acquired Endries International from Ferguson Enterprises, selling the company to MSD Partners in December 2018.

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