Bestige Holdings Closes Bestige CA Fund I; Exceeds Target at $240 Million
Press release issued by Bestige Holdings in respect of Bestige CA Fund I.
February 11, 2026
Bestige Holdings or (“Bestige”), a microcap buyout firm focused on scaling enduring services businesses, announced the final closing of its inaugural fund, Bestige CA Fund I, L.P. (“Fund I”), exceeding its $150 million target with total commitments of $240 million.
Fund I secured commitments from a diverse group of global institutional investors, including leading endowments, foundations, family offices, insurance companies, and gatekeepers.
“We are deeply grateful for the strong support from a combination of our long-standing and new limited partners. We are excited to continue partnering with founder- and operator-owned businesses to help drive growth and scale”, commented Nate Richey, founder, and Managing Partner of Bestige.
Acalyx Advisors Inc. (“Acalyx”) served as exclusive placement advisor.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Bestige.
About Bestige
Based in Nashville, TN and Austin, TX, Bestige is a microcap focused private equity firm that invests in founder- and operator-owned essential services businesses with the potential to scale. Bestige proactively targets small companies with a strong local presence and seeks to help them scale into regional leaders. To date, the firm has invested $287 million in nine service-focused platforms and 43 add-on transactions.
For more information, please visit www.bestigeholdings.com.
About Acalyx Advisors
Acalyx is a highly selective independent firm specializing in advisory, private placement, and investor relations for leading alternative asset management firms. The firm is led by respected industry veterans whose relationships date back over the last two decades. Since inception, the Acalyx team has collectively engaged in over 40+ fundraises and raised over $30 billion across several strategies, including buyout, special situations, and credit.
For additional information, please visit www.acalyx.com.
