Skyline Investors Closes Inaugural $125 Million Fund to Support Micromarket Companies
Skyline is an impact-driven fund that addresses the need for additional capital in underserved communities
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 25, 2025) – Skyline Investors, a newly launched Los Angeles-based private capital firm specializing in investments to bolster local economies, announced the successful closing of its inaugural fund, reaching its target of $125 million. Skyline Investors Fund I (“Fund I”) attracted a diverse mix of investors aligned with Skyline’s solution-oriented strategy, including high-net-worth individuals and financial institutions with a shared focus on impactful community investing.
Led by Managing Partners Jeremy May and Kevin Tom, Skyline focuses on providing creative capital solutions to underserved, high-potential businesses in the micromarket across a diverse array of sectors, including healthcare, consumer and business services, technology, and domestic manufacturing. By partnering with smaller founder-led and family-owned businesses that traditional capital providers have historically overlooked, Skyline aims to drive growth, create jobs, and stimulate local economies.
“Staying on target to close our inaugural fund during today’s challenging fundraising environment validates our approach to the underserved micromarket segment,” said Skyline Co-Founder and Managing Partner Jeremy May. “We’re focused on building long-term partnerships with business owners that drive sustainable growth while making a positive community impact. Kevin and I credit our strategic relationship with Standard Communities with enhancing this approach, which connects housing development with business investment to strengthen local economies from the inside out.”
Skyline was founded in partnership with Standard Communities, one of the largest national affordable housing developers. The two organizations share a holistic approach to community development, with Standard’s focus on housing complementing Skyline’s emphasis on business growth and job creation.
“Our collaboration with Skyline Investors creates powerful synergies for holistic community development,” said Standard Communities Co-Founders and Principals Jeffrey Jaeger and Scott Alter. “Both firms share a vision for uplifting communities and improving quality of life. As strategic investors in Skyline, we are excited about the alignment between housing development and business growth, and how this relationship will drive greater community impact across both sectors.”
The firm is currently deploying capital from Fund I, with investments in companies ranging from $5 to $50 million in revenue. Skyline has already made investments in Blue Ocean Brands, a rent-to-own furniture, appliance, and home goods provider; AWI Management Corporation, a property management and compliance services business; and Groth Pain Management, an interventional pain management practice.
“We are deeply grateful to our limited partners, business associates, mentors, and families who believed in Skyline’s vision and supported us throughout this process,” offered Skyline Co-Founder and Managing Partner Kevin Tom. “This network helped make this milestone achievable. Now we’re focused on putting this capital to work for micromarket businesses, partnering with founders who are driving growth in their communities.”
Skyline is actively seeking opportunities to invest in underserved businesses in the healthcare, consumer and business services, technology, and domestic manufacturing sectors. For more information, please visit www.skylineinv.com.
Skyline Investors
Skyline Investors is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in micromarket companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $ 50 million. Skyline provides flexible capital solutions, including control equity, mezzanine financing, and special situations funding. The firm invests across complementary sectors focused on community development, including healthcare, consumer and business services, technology, and domestic manufacturing. With a community-centered approach, Skyline partners with management teams to drive growth while creating jobs and empowering business owners to achieve their financial goals. For more information, visit www.skylineinv.com.
Standard Communities
Based in New York and Los Angeles, Standard Communities is one of America’s leading affordable housing developers and investors, with a growing portfolio of over 27,000 apartment units and more than $5 billion in assets under management across 21 states and Washington, D.C. With expertise in development, acquisitions, renovations, and construction, Standard Communities strives to cultivate long-term, innovative public-private partnerships to produce and preserve high-quality affordable housing, with a focus on uplifting communities and improving quality of life.
Skyline Co-Founder and Managing Partner Biographies
Jeremy May brings 22+ years of hands-on investment experience across leading private equity firms. His expertise spans private credit, special situations, and growth capital. Jeremy has developed a deep understanding of complex financial transactions throughout his career, with a specialization in turnaround and growth strategies. His diverse experience across multiple asset classes has equipped him to navigate a wide range of investment opportunities. Before forming Skyline Investors, Jeremy was a principal at St. Cloud Capital, where he contributed to the firm’s growth capital strategies, and an investment professional at Ares Management and TCW / Crescent Capital focused on distressed and special situations investments. Jeremy began his career as an investment banker at UBS Investment Bank in Los Angeles.
Kevin Tom holds 20+ years of principal experience across three general partnerships. His expertise spans private equity, private credit, and growth capital, with a strong focus on value creation and strategic investment. His diverse background, combining private equity expertise with entrepreneurial experience, enables Kevin to approach investments with a unique perspective on corporate growth and operational efficiency.
Contacts
MiddleM Creative, on behalf of Skyline Investors
Jan Morris, Vice President
Jan@middlemcreative.com | 904.210.3302