- Private Equity

Private Equity

Highlander Partners is looking to provide equity financing and management assistance to small- to medium-sized companies with sales of $15 to $250 million that have exceptional growth prospects or a strong, stable market position.

  Industries of Interest

  • Preference for companies in basic materials, manufacturing, food, healthcare products and services, and healthcare IT industry groups.
  • Specific sector expertise in healthcare, food ingredients, retail, and building materials.
  • Generally not interested in start-up companies, unless led by established industry executives with a track record of prior success.
  Geography

  • Highlander Partners – United States: All 50 states.
  • Highlander Partners – Central Europe: CEE EU members.
  Investment Size

  • Seek control positions with total equity investment sizes targeted at:
    • $10-$50 million in the U.S., able to underwrite up to $100 million.
    • €5- €15 million in Central Europe.
  • Potential for additional investments if financial and operational targets are achieved.
  Type of Investments

  • Facilitate growth capital, divestiture, consolidation, and recapitalization transactions.
  • Strong preference for control positions or situations where control is shared with one other investor or with management.
  • Interested in “platform” companies in fragmented industries where proven business models can be expanded through acquisitions.
  • Looking for companies whose culture and operating philosophy are similar to ours to ensure that the relationship is a strong cultural fit.
  • Strategic add-on acquisitions to our current portfolio companies.