realized investments news wellspring capital management founded in 1995 is a middle market private equity firm that has approximately 3 billion of private equity capital under management . the firm s objective is to bring partnership experience and value creation to each investment . by teaming up with strong management wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives operating improvements and add on acquisitions . the firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner providing management teams with top line support m & a experience and financial expertise and access to resources . wellspring has one of the best track records in middle market private equity ; its people capital and reputation bring certainty to transactions . 2015 wellspring capital management llc