People-First,
Long-Term-Focused Investors
About Us
We are a Chicago-based private investment firm. We primarily invest in business and consumer services businesses in the lower middle market.
We focus on attractive industries and partner with best-in-class executives and businesses. We provide long-term capital and as such take a long-term, growth-oriented approach to value creation.
Investment Criteria:
We partner with executives upfront to pursue majority transactions in privately-held American businesses. The following are our desired characteristics:
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Industry:
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Business or consumer services
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Large market supportive of a billion dollar business
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Growth supported by multiple demand drivers
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Fragmentation without dominant player
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Barriers to entry
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Non-cyclical and limited disruption risk​​
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Company:
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$1-20 million earnings / cash flow profile (no minimum for add-ons)
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Impressive management team poised for next phase of growth
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High revenue quality with strong organic growth profile
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Attractive margin and cash flow dynamics
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Current or path to sustainable competitive advantage
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Scalability with multiple avenues for value creation
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Current Focus Areas
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