Investment CRiteria

  • Lower-middle market

  • Revenue: $10 - $100 million

  • EBITDA: $2.0 - $20 million

  • Investment range $1 - $25 million (No limitations for add-on acquisitions)

  • Proven management team in place

  • Identifiable growth opportunities

  • Limited capital intensity

  • US based only, preference for Western States

  • Typically avoid operationally distressed situations, but can work through capital structure / over-leveraged situations if underlying business is performing

  • HCC is not a fund, and not reliant upon a single funding source; we are not tied to a single template of investment structure. We are in a position to evaluate each opportunity based upon its own merits and provide a customized solution that accommodates all stakeholders. We have a deep network of co-investment partners who are highly successful professionals within private equity firms and family offices

IndustrIes of Focus

Consumer Products and Services

  • Branded Products / Services

  • Healthy Living / Active Lifestyle

  • Beverage / Wine / Beer / Spirits

  • Health and Beauty

  • Ethnic Foods

  • Pet Food and Products

  • Enthusiast / Outdoor / Leisure

  • Food Manufacturing / Co-Packing / Private Label

Services Businesses

  • Business, Consumer or Healthcare Services

Restaurants & Retail

  • Franchisee / Franchisor / Multi-Unit or Concept Operators

  • QSR, Fast Casual, Family and Fine Dining Restaurants

Distribution and Logistics

 

Flexible Structures

  • Control or Minority Equity

  • Owner Liquidity / Dividend Recaps

  • Management Sponsored Buyouts

  • Family transition planning

  • Corporate Carve-outs

  • Mezzanine / Structured Debt Transactions

  • Investment horizon of 5-7 years, potentially longer in select scenarios depending on capital source