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Investment Criteria

 

Investment Criteria

We focus on lower middle market opportunities where disciplined ownership, operational focus, and flexible structuring can create long-term value.

While every opportunity is unique, the following outlines our general areas of interest.

 

Target Profile

We are generally interested in businesses with the following characteristics:

  • Founder-led or family-owned businesses

  • Lower middle market companies

  • Defensible market positions or durable customer relationships

  • Stable or recurring demand characteristics

  • Clear opportunities for operational improvement or strategic growth

  • Ownership transition, succession, or recapitalization situations

 

Situations of Interest

We are open to a range of transaction types and ownership situations, including:

  • Full acquisitions

  • Majority recapitalizations

  • Founder or family ownership transitions

  • Select corporate carve-outs

  • Special situations

  • Businesses requiring operational or financial infrastructure enhancement

 

What We Value Most

We are especially attracted to businesses where:

  • Management quality and continuity matter

  • Sellers value a thoughtful, relationship-driven process

  • Operational discipline can improve performance

  • Strategic support can unlock growth

  • Flexible structuring can create a better outcome for all parties

 

Our Transaction Approach

We understand that many attractive lower middle market businesses do not fit a rigid acquisition model.

For that reason, we approach opportunities with flexibility and a willingness to tailor structures based on the priorities of the seller, the needs of the business, and the realities of the situation.

We seek to be a practical and collaborative partner throughout the process.