Strategies

Our investment teams have distinct strategies and focus on investing in mid-market companies in a variety of sectors in the US and Europe.

Our investment teams have distinct strategies and focus on investing in mid-market companies in a variety of sectors in the US and Europe.

Flexible capital and strategic assistance for market-leading companies in high-growth sectors in North America and Europe

Equity capital for mid-sized companies in the DACH region and Italy

Growth capital and strategic assistance to software companies throughout Europe

Impact platform investing in climate and nature-based solutions

Equity capital for founder-owned companies in consumer and multi-unit, food and beverage, and business services

Private equity primaries, co-investments, and secondaries across North America and Europe

Based in New York, the group will invest globally in both LP and GP-led transactions, leveraging Bregal’s GP relationships and network of eight offices worldwide

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A-Rent

Industry: Business Services
Year invested: 2026
Status: Current
Location: USA
Investment Strategy: Flagship
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A-Rent Test Equipment is a leading provider of electrical test equipment rentals, calibration, and asset management services.

Founded in 2019 by Paul Seppanen with backing from Sterling Partners, A-Rent is headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and provides equipment used to verify the functionality, safety and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure. The Company differentiates itself through its extensive fleet, technical expertise, responsive service, and focus on equipment reliability. A-Rent offers same-day pickup and next-day delivery from four strategically located distribution facilities nationwide, with a fifth scheduled to open in Hillsboro, Oregon, in late 2026.

 

A-Rent currently serves more than 1,000 active customers, including electrical testing firms, engineering firms, contractors, utilities and equipment manufacturers, across the utility, data center, industrial and manufacturing, oil and gas, and renewable energy markets.

1000+
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customers

"Paul and the team have scaled A-Rent rapidly while maintaining the availability and service levels its customers value. We look forward to partnering with them to support A-Rent’s expansion across new markets and product categories and build on the strong platform they have created."

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Gene Yoon

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