Emigrant Capital, the private equity arm of Emigrant Bank, focuses on middle-market investments across various sectors. Leveraging the financial capabilities and operational expertise of its parent bank, Emigrant Capital invests directly from the bank's balance sheet. The firm typically engages in later-stage investments, including Series D rounds, with a focus on companies that can benefit from its deep industry relationships and financial strength.

Notable portfolio companies include Intralinks, which raised $40 million, and RealNames, which raised $46.5 million. Chris Staudt, President of Emigrant Capital, brings extensive experience from his tenure at Environmental Capital Partners and a background in middle-market private equity and investment banking. Emigrant Capital's investment philosophy emphasizes leveraging its financial resources and industry connections to add significant value to its portfolio companies.