Criteria
We specialize in scaling niche market leaders
Investment Criteria
Company Size
- $10 – 200MM of revenue
- $3-20MM of EBITDA
- Add-ons of any size
Business Characteristics
- Niche market leaders
- Defensible market position
- Growth potential – organically or through acquisition
Management
- Management continuity is preferred, but not required
- Family-owned or retiring founder
Transaction Types
- Leveraged buyouts
- Corporate carve-outs
- Recapitalizations
- Family-held business succession
Industry Focus
Industrial Technology & Manufacturing
Industrial Technology & Manufacturing
- Engineered products & systems
- Precision components & assemblies
- Automation & motion control
- Process & flow control systems
- Testing, measurement & sensing equipment
- Aerospace & defense components and systems
- Safety & environmental products
- Lab equipment & scientific instruments
Food, Ingredients & Consumer Products
Food, Ingredients & Consumer Products
- Private label & contract manufacturing (food, VMS, personal care)
- Functional ingredients & flavor systems
- Bakery products & inclusions
- Specialty food & beverage brands
- Value-added food distribution
- Pet food & pet care products
- Enthusiast products
Agriculture Products & Services
Agriculture Products & Services
- Animal health & nutrition
- Crop inputs (nutrients, protection, soil health)
- Custom application & field services
- Processing equipment & aftermarket parts
- Ag-tech & precision agriculture tools
- Agricultural building products
Specialty Services & Distribution
Specialty Services & Distribution
- Compliance, testing, inspection & safety-related services
- Technical maintenance & repair services
- Route-based & recurring services
- Infrastructure, engineering & environmental services
- Industrial, commercial & residential services
- Value-added & specialty distribution
- B2B e-commerce