Founded in 1989, Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. GCA specializes in acquisitions and recapitalizations of middle market businesses. GCA is actively investing Southvest Fund VII, L.P., a $250 million fund which began making investments in 2016. Investment candidates usually have revenues between $5 and $100 million and most are privately held businesses or subsidiaries and divisions of larger corporations. Investments are made in established businesses with demonstrated operating histories and quality management teams.