Private Equity
We're passionate about partnering with businesses across diverse industries that prioritize their employees, customers, and legacy.
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LOWER MIDDLE MARKET FOCUS
For us, helping a small business grow is fun. We look for companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $15 million and the potential to grow far beyond where they are today.
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HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTFOLIO LEADERSHIP
We are experienced business leaders and operators, actively collaborating with portfolio leadership teams to drive growth, operational excellence, and value creation
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CONTROLLING OWNERSHIP
We require a controlling interest in our portfolio companies and encourage significant investment from the incumbent family and management teams.
Our Investment Approach
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Primarily North American operations.
Family or founder-led businesses prioritizing core values of integrity and humility.
EBITDA ranging from $5M to $15M.
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Control equity investments alongside growth-oriented leaders.
Prioritize business success, fostering prosperity for employees and communities.
Led by experienced business leaders and operators with a history of strategic planning, execution, and financial alignment.
Emphasize values and ethical approaches in achieving outcomes.
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Industrials, Agriculture, Transportation & Logistics, Equipment Leasing
Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Specialty Distribution
Building Materials, Environmental Services
Empowering Growth
At LongWater Opportunities, we recognize that lasting value doesn't solely stem from capitalization but from strategic investments in people, processes, and technology, laying the groundwork for sustained growth and prosperity.
Inspired by our founders, both former CEOs themselves, we partner with management teams to craft a tailored value creation plan for each portfolio company prior to acquisition, aptly named the "Strategic Playbook." Post-acquisition, we collaborate closely with management to diligently execute this playbook, uncovering growth avenues and paving the way for enduring success.
“LongWater's Private Equity Solution is not just about capital; it's about partnering with companies who share our belief in values-based leadership, building differentiated platforms that are truly unique and scalable, and creating lasting success for our partners.”
— Neil West
Senior Managing Director, Private Equity
Current Investments
Manufacturer of sectional garage doors for residential and commercial applications.
Luxury-focused art consultant and creator of custom art packages for hospitality, multi-family, and cruise liner markets.
Designer and manufacturer of branded and private-label knitwear.
Manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs and accessories.
Art consultant and manufacturer of custom and brand-specific art packages for limited-service and select-service hospitality clients.
Fabricator of architectural / decorative glass for interior applications.
Manufacturer of customizable shipping containers for an array of residential, commercial, and storage applications.
Art consultant, publisher, and manufacturer of art packages and imagery for corporate, healthcare, senior living, and hospitality markets.
Fabricator of exterior insulated glass products sold to glaziers and glass installers.
Manufacturer and curator of custom artwork to the hospitality, health care, cruise liner, and multi-family commercial sectors.
Designer and manufacturer of branded and private-label knitwear.
Designer and manufacturer of branded headwear and apparel accessories.
Realized Investments
Manufacturer and distributor of completed shutter panels and components to residential and commercial customers.
Fabricator of high reliability circuit boards sold into the aerospace and defense market.
Automated custom cabinet manufacturer serving both residential and commercial customers.
Electronic manufacturing services provider to the industrial, energy, aerospace and defense sectors.
ASYMBLIX
Prototyping for the electronic manufacturing services industry.
The investments shown represents all of the firm's investments as of 09/30/2023. The investment portfolio is listed for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change. There is no guarantee that any investment is or will be profitable.