Taproot Capital Announces Strategic Partnership with Northern Shore Capital

The partnership positions Northern Shore to scale faster than a traditional first-time fund.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Taproot Capital, an alternative asset manager that backs spin-out, emerging and growing private equity managers, has announced a strategic partnership with Northern Shore Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market healthcare services and consumer multi-unit businesses throughout North America. The partnership will allow Northern Shore to leverage Taproot's investment to assemble their dedicated Strategic Resource Group and scale faster than a traditional first-time fund.

Why it matters

The partnership between Taproot Capital and Northern Shore Capital represents an important milestone in Taproot's strategy of backing high-potential founders and accelerating sustainable growth. It also demonstrates the increasing importance of strategic partnerships and outsourced operational support for emerging private equity firms looking to scale their platforms.

The details

Under the terms of the partnership, Northern Shore's Founding Partners Scott Barry and Hans Pusch have made substantial personal GP commitments alongside Taproot's investment, reinforcing alignment with limited partners and demonstrating deep conviction in the firm's long-term strategy. Taproot will provide Northern Shore with tailored capital solutions, comprehensive fundraising support, and outsourced investor relations capabilities to strengthen their operational infrastructure and enhance long-term investor engagement.

  • The partnership was announced on March 10, 2026.

The players

Taproot Capital

An alternative asset manager that backs spin-out, emerging and growing private equity managers.

Northern Shore Capital

A private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market healthcare services and consumer multi-unit businesses throughout North America.

Scott Barry

Founding Partner of Northern Shore Capital.

Hans Pusch

Founding Partner of Northern Shore Capital.

Eric Zoller

Chief Executive Officer of Taproot Capital.

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What they’re saying

“Scott and Hans are true operators, focused on building enduring institutions and creating long-term value. This partnership with Northern Shore represents an important milestone in executing Taproot's strategy of backing high-potential founders and accelerating sustainable growth.”

— Eric Zoller, Chief Executive Officer of Taproot Capital (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The partnership will allow Northern Shore to leverage Taproot's investment to assemble their dedicated Strategic Resource Group and scale faster than a traditional first-time fund.

The takeaway

The partnership between Taproot Capital and Northern Shore Capital demonstrates the growing importance of strategic partnerships and outsourced operational support for emerging private equity firms looking to scale their platforms and build enduring institutions.