# Balance Point Capital Partners

> Balance Point Capital Partners is a VC fund backing Health Care. See 66 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Westport, United States
- Total investments: 66
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 52%
- Last fund: Nov 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balance-point-capital-partners-l-p-
- Website: http://www.balancepointcapital.com/

Balance Point Capital Partners is an investment firm focused on providing debt and equity assistance to middle market companies. The firm helps companies find the right capital structure to support their objectives while putting a premium on flexibility, partnership, and patience.BPCP is committed to taking a long term, partnership approach toinvesting. Its investment approach is anchored at a full understanding of the strategic goals of each investment and the set of incentives in place to achieve success. It has extensive experience working with small and medium-sized businesses, allowing the firm to quickly identify investments of interest. To date, BPCP has over $835 million in assets under management and has made over 50 investments in middle-market companies throughout the United States.Founded ion 2011, BPCP is the successor fund to the First New England Capital (“FNEC”) family of funds. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Care | 11 | 17% |
| Information Technology | 7 | 11% |
| Advertising | 6 | 9% |
| Marketing | 5 | 8% |
| Software | 4 | 6% |

90 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 30 | 45% |
| Funding Round | 14 | 21% |
| Private Equity | 13 | 20% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 5 | 8% |
| Series A | 1 | 2% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 46 | 70% |
| Canada | 2 | 3% |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 2% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seth Alvord | Founder and Managing Partner | 20 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/seth-alvord |
| Troy Iskarpatyoti | Principal | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/troy-iskarpatyoti-2f6f |
| Amanda Lampert Meltzer | CFO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/amanda-lampert-meltzer |
| B. Lance Sauerteig | Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/b-lance-sauerteig |
| Justin Kaplan | Partner | 14 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/justin-kaplan |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ShipSigma | ShipSigma is a software that provides supply chain analytics, logistics management, parcel invoice auditing, and shipping services. |  | Private Equity | Jul 30, 2026 |  |
| ShipSigma | ShipSigma is a software that provides supply chain analytics, logistics management, parcel invoice auditing, and shipping services. |  | Debt Financing | Jul 30, 2026 |  |
| AquaVerse | AquaVerse operates a platform that supports a family of local pool service brands focused on residential pool maintenance and care. The company partners with founder-led pool service operators and maintains their local brands and leadership while integrating them into a shared platform. AquaVerse provides operational systems, finance andback-office support, marketing, recruiting, technology, and training resources to help these businesses scale. Its services are aimed at pool service owners seeking growth or succession options while preserving their legacy and customer relationships. Through this model, AquaVerse centralizes key support functions and leaves day-to-day service delivery with local field teams. |  | Private Equity | Jul 01, 2026 |  |
| AquaVerse | AquaVerse operates a platform that supports a family of local pool service brands focused on residential pool maintenance and care. The company partners with founder-led pool service operators and maintains their local brands and leadership while integrating them into a shared platform. AquaVerse provides operational systems, finance andback-office support, marketing, recruiting, technology, and training resources to help these businesses scale. Its services are aimed at pool service owners seeking growth or succession options while preserving their legacy and customer relationships. Through this model, AquaVerse centralizes key support functions and leaves day-to-day service delivery with local field teams. |  | Debt Financing | Jul 01, 2026 |  |
| The Edge | The Edge is a computer software company. |  | Private Equity | May 14, 2026 |  |
| Pool Troopers | Pool Troopers provides pool repair, pool chemical services, and pool cleaning services for residential and commercial. They provide cleaning and janitorial services for the pool. Their customers contact them through address, phone, mail, and online applications. |  | Debt Financing | Jan 23, 2026 |  |
| Bar Keepers Friend | Founded in 1882, Bar Keepers Friend is a trusted provider of premium household and commercial cleaning solutions. Purchased by Beurt and Cory SerVaas in 1956, Bar Keepers Friend has enjoyed sustained growth through multiple generations of SerVaas family management. Today, the brand is known for its powerful, science-backed formulas that effectivelyremove rust stains, mineral deposits, soap scum, tarnish, and other tough stains from a variety of hard surfaces. With a legacy of quality and innovation, Bar Keepers Friend continues to be the go-to choice for consumers, professionals, and businesses seeking superior cleaning performance. |  | Private Equity | Mar 27, 2025 |  |
| SPS PoolCare | Smart Pool Services specializes in pool and spa maintenance, offering a comprehensive range of services to ensure optimal care and operation. With a team of highly skilled technicians, the company focuses on energy and water efficiency, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for pool and spa owners. Services include regular maintenance, repair,and energy-efficient upgrades, catering to both residential and commercial clients. Smart Pool Services emphasizes the importance of professional care to extend the lifespan and enhance the performance of pools and spas, utilizing the latest technology and techniques in the industry. |  | Debt Financing | Aug 27, 2024 |  |
| Trilliad | Trilliad is a growth services provider (GSP) that focuses on overcoming obstacles and producing results for corporate B2B sales and marketing professionals. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 08, 2024 |  |
| Lightbridge Academy | Lightbridge Academy is an early-childhood education daycare and development center. |  | Debt Financing | Jun 20, 2024 |  |

10 of 66 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Swift Anchor Holdings](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/swift-anchor-holdings) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [H.I.G. BioHealth Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/h-i-g-biohealth-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Longitude Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/longitude-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [ACE & Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ace-and-company) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Akoya Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/akoya-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Argosy Private Equity](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/argosy-private-equity) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Balance Point Capital Partners invest in?

Balance Point Capital Partners invests primarily in Health Care, Information Technology and Advertising startups, most often at Debt Financing and Funding Round stage. Most of the 66 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Balance Point Capital Partners?

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### Who are the partners at Balance Point Capital Partners?

The team at Balance Point Capital Partners includes Seth Alvord (Founder and Managing Partner), Troy Iskarpatyoti (Principal) and Amanda Lampert Meltzer (CFO), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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