The Courtney Group, Incorporated is a private investment firm with a focus on business services, chemical, consumer, distribution, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. We have invested in 25 companies since 1999. We are different from some other buyers in that (1) we are flexible about the size of our investment -- from $1 million to $200 million in equity, and (2) that we can own a business for 20 years or more.We seek control and non-control equity investments in businesses with EBITDA of $2 million to $50 million. We often acquire businesses from founders seeking…
Kingsway Financial Services (“Kingsway”) is a publicly traded holding company that trades on the NYSE under the ticker “KFS.” Kingsway aspires to compound intrinsic value per share at high rates over the long-term through efficient operations and thoughtful capital allocation. Kingsway owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty, asset management, and real estate industries.The CEO Accelerator Program is a unique, new program under the Kingsway umbrella. The program is dedicated to finding talented, early-in-career managers that will source, acquire, and manage…
KCM Holdings is a long-term investment partnership offering founders and owners a unique alternative to traditional private equity.We acquire and take a hands-on approach to growing businesses with $1M to $7M in EBITDA, primarily focusing on companies across North America.Our mandate is flexible: whether an owner-operator is looking to retire or seeking to de-risk their asset base while continuing to run the business, KCM Holdings can actively participate in either scenario. We focus on majority investments, ranging from 51% to 100% while preserving the owner's legacy over a long-term…
Our vision is to build a portfolio of companies, each of which serves its customers, employees, suppliers and community in important ways. We believe the growth of existing businesses is the shortest path to the sustained economic growth of our region. We are accomplishing this through the acquisition of manufacturing companies in Northeast Ohio.
Sylmar Group combines decades of industry experience with committed, patient capital to scale businesses in the water sector that serve to protect public health and the environment.
We are a private investment firm with offices in Chicago, Michigan and Los Angeles. We are focused on acquiring manufacturing companies with at least $1.5MM of EBITDA and management in place. Historically, we’ve acquired companies in the automotive, oil & gas, aerospace and health care industries. Since we acquire companies for our own account with no intention to sell, we also buy the related industrial real estate. We invest with our own capital and close quickly. We have dozens of references available upon request from our portfolio company sellers and brokers we’ve worked with in…
Who we areWe are an entrepreneurial team of HBS, GSB & McKinsey alums with complementary leadership strengths that are primed for continuing the legacy of your business. We welcome new challenges, are biased towards action, and constantly pursue improvement in ourselves and the organizations in which we belong. What we stand forAs stewards of growing business, we practice the following business tenets:Make sound decisions that balance the interests of customers, employees, and business healthRespect, value, and seek out differences of opinion and experienceAct always with accountability and…
Maize Holdings is a private fund seeking minority investments and acquisition opportunities in healthcare, B2B, and retail-focused enterprises. Ideal investments will have a strong track record of profitability, an experienced management team, and a defined plan for growth. Currently targeting opportunities in Colorado and the Mountain West. Financing for investments is intended to be a mix of debt and equity with a modest LTV. Patrick Burke has closed one minority equity investment and one growth capital investment in venture-stage companies. He sources and closes M&A deals in…
We are a privately held investment company, with both direct and indirect investments. Occasionally, we will accept an advisory assignment.When investing directly, we can be a principal investor, or act as an independent sponsor. Our investment activities are typically tied to our involvement as an active board member, operating partner, or senior advisor.We are internationally active with a diversified portfolio in farming, manufacturing, financial services and real estate development.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Nov 2016
Growth Capital for Juniper Glass PLC (Ethiopia), a Roha Africa Holdings LLC company
secured investment from
Consol Glass Proprietary Limited (RSA), Development Bank of Ethiopia
Altrius is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
The Pearl West Group (PWG) is a boutique family office that acquires small-to-medium sized businesses. PWG invests its own capital and has no pre-conceived investment time horizon. This allows the businesses we own and acquire to plan and execute strategies with a long-term focus and growth perspective. In addition to relying on our deep experience with mergers & acquisitions and with strategy development, we are specialists in online direct marketing channels. We believe tremendous scale and brand affiliation can be achieved online by many businesses.• PWG can move as swiftly as any…
Blue Skies Collective is a small team of entrepreneurs committed to improving the lives of small business owners and employees. We buy exceptional businesses from owners and operate them for the long haul. By investing in people and treating them right, we believe that better financial outcomes are achieved for employees and the business.
