Private Equity
We seek to identify new strategic investments in established companies to create significant value over time and contribute positively to society. Our most important investment criterion is an outstanding management team. We do not acquire companies from management teams; we partner with them.
Sectors
We work across a diverse range of industries, including technology, media, niche industrial, consumer, healthcare, and business services.
Geography
North America (US and Canada)
Financial
EBITDA margins of 15%+, ranging from $5 million – $50 million.
Growth opportunities with a history of stable and reoccurring revenue.
New Platform Acquisitions
Acquisitions that are managed as a standalone entity, conservatively capitalized, and have strong growth potential
Examples of situations that fit our acquisition strategy well:
Companies going through a pivotal inflection in their lifecycle
Non-core assets of corporations that are being divested to fund growth, dissipate shareholder activism, or as a reaction to opportunistic situations
Businesses that have historically generated strong cash flow but are out of favor
Public companies that are underappreciated by markets that require a long-term investor to facilitate positive change and performance
Tuck-In Acquisitions
Acquisitions that add scale, capabilities, or product/market extensions to current Pivotal portfolio platform companies
Other Potential Principal Investments
Although not a core focus of our investment team today, we do on occasion evaluate opportunities to partner with like-minded financial institutions or families in equity buyouts. We are open to 50% ownership with joint control.
Although we prioritize platform and tuck-in acquisitions, we have historically led (or participated in) minority equity rounds and invested in structured security positions. Generally, these opportunities are mature businesses (not early-stage venture rounds) where there is an ability to assist management with strategy and equip them with capital to help realize their company’s potential. We understand that it takes vision, persistence, and humility to succeed. Our goal is to enable A+ teams to reach their peaks and achieve greatness.