With over 95 years of combined experience investing in founder, family, and entrepreneur-owned businesses, we have knowledge and expertise that would fit the unique needs of any business and its owners. We help business owners gain clarity while investing in the growth endeavors of the business by finetuning a strategic approach for the owners without compromising the core principles and focus of the company.
Our role is to invest and provide an array of customized value-added services and business coaching to create alignment between the founder’s vision and the company’s operations.
We have a dedicated team of professionals and partners to help businesses grow and innovatively thrive.
Criteria
At Vine Equity Partners, we partner, invest, and work closely with founders and management of companies with Strong Foundations and opportunities for sustained growth. We always hope to preserve and build upon what the company has accomplished thus far.
Investment Characteristics
- EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) less than $10m
- The founder or CEO must have controlling equity
- Sustainable, recurring revenues with potential growth
- Fragmented industry suitable for consolidation
Investment Types
- Companies underperforming their full potential that Vine Equity Partners believes would benefit from its strategic, operational, and M&A capabilities.
- Family- or founder-owned businesses that are looking for a partner to help realize their full potential
- We are using growth capital to drive growth and innovation organically.
- Companies in need of partnership to help in operational turnaround
Industry Focus
- Software and Technology
- Real Estate
- Healthcare
- Renewable Energy