Institutionally-Backed, Flexible Capital Solutions for Lower Middle-Market Businesses
Hilltop Opportunity Partners (“HOP”) is the merchant banking division of Hilltop Holdings (NYSE: HTH).
HOP utilizes Hilltop Holdings’ excess capital to employ a flexible, lower middle-market investment strategy addressing a variety of capital needs on a non-control basis.
Target investments range from $5 million to $25 million and can be structured both short duration and long duration, depending on the needs of the potential partner. Larger or smaller opportunities are considered on a case-by-case basis.
We provide lower middle-market companies with tailored solutions to meet a variety of capital needs. Across a range of time horizons, sectors, and capital structures, we target non-control investments in companies facing an inflection point and looking for an experienced, hands-on partner to help them achieve their goals. By leveraging Hilltop’s strategic insight and position as a value added partner, HOP seeks to create value for companies it invests in beyond simply filling a capital need.
Home Partners of America is a leader in the single-family housing market that acquires and rents single-family homes while providing the right to purchase the home in the future. HOP exited its’ investment in June 2021 following the acquisition of Home Partners by Blackstone REIT.
Moser Energy Systems is a full-service industrial power solutions company specializing in the manufacturing, sales, leasing and operations of clean energy prime power equipment. HOP Exited its investment in February 2025 following Atlas Energy Solutions’ (NYSE: AESI) acquisition of Moser.
Valley Vet Care is an owner – operator of veterinary clinics and emergency hospitals with locations in TX, CO, NM, and CA. HOP exited its investment in June 2024 following Summit Partners-backed Veterinary Innovative Partners’ acquisition of Valley Vet.
Leading software provider to veterinary practices across the U.S. designed to improve compliance, enhance client relationships, and increase revenue. HOP partially realized its’ investment in Vetsource upon Mars Petcare becoming the company’s lead investor in May 2021.
Contact us today to find out how Hilltop Opportunity Partners can help you achieve your objectives.
