Sentinel Capital Partners is an equity investment firm targeting companies in such industries as aerospace/defense, business services, consumer products, food/restaurants, franchising, health care, and niche manufacturing. The company targets private and public lower-middle-market businesses in the US and Canada with revenues of at least $6 million and the potential for a management buyout. It also finances recapitalizations, divestitures, growth financing, consolidations, and restructurings. A deliberate investor, the company typically invests up to $125 million per transaction. Portfolio companies include franchisors Newk's Eatery and Huddle House, National Spine & Pain Centers.