Walnut Ridge is the management company/family office that supports the business, non-profit, philanthropic and family activities of the Kanfer family. The anchor is GOJO – inventor of PURELL® brand solutions including America’s #1 hand sanitizer – which is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Other entitie…
Walnut Ridge is the management company/family office that supports the business, non-profit, philanthropic and family activities of the Kanfer family. The anchor is GOJO – inventor of PURELL® brand solutions including America’s #1 hand sanitizer – which is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Other entities and investments include a mix of operating companies, early-stage ventures in the health tech space, public markets securities, various family member direct investments, two philanthropic foundations, and a non-profit journal.
Our investment team is actively seeking to acquire lower middle market operating companies. We partner with founders and management teams to drive sustainable long-term value, support profitable growth, and enhance legacy in pursuit of purpose. Our capital comes from leading our family business for over 75 years, so we understand that it takes getting people, strategy, and culture right to create lasting success. The capital we invest is ours, so we are patient, have no pressure for liquidity, and provide flexible solutions aligned with the best interests of the business - fundamentally different from the approach and restrictions of traditional private equity. We provide the partnership, capital, access, and resources so your team and business can grow and thrive.
We are seeking:
Control investments in profitable, middle market businesses with opportunities to accelerate growth
Companies with revenue of $25-$250MM and EBITDA of $5-$25MM
Equity check sizes in of $15-$75MM
Niche manufacturing, distribution, heath care products / services, and business services companies
Companies with recurring demand, sustainable competitive advantage, and a path to market leadership
We are particularly interested in following transaction dynamics:
Family and entrepreneur-owned businesses needing outside investment to scale/grow, often for the first time
Business owners seeking financial diversification and valuing legacy preservation
Companies looking to transition from private equity ownership to longer-term investors
Management teams looking to acquire and continue running businesses or corporate carve-outs
Companies at an inflection point needing patient capital, partnership, and resources to manage the transition
Situations involving partner buyouts but where management intends to remain with the business
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Sectors Walnut Ridge Strategic Management Company serves:
Industrials
Manufacturing
Technology
Business Services
Health Care
Distribution
Materials
Life Sciences
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