Private Equity Investment Approach

The Graycliff team has been making private equity investments for over 20 years, achieving strong returns through several market changes and cycles. We have significant private equity expertise and seek to partner with proven, successful management teams to increase the value of the business by providing both strategic and financial advice. We invest in established companies with a profitable track record and businesses which have strong growth prospects and require additional capital to expand operations.

Private Equity Investment Strategy and Structure

Investment Focus

Middle market private equity investments in industry-leading companies led by experienced management teams
Typical investments are in the manufacturing, service or distribution sectors
Investment targets have enterprise values ranging from $20 – 75 million
Financing for buyouts, expansion capital, recapitalizations, and real estate acquisition or development

Investment Terms

$5-25 million investments
Control or minority investments

Geography

US and Latin America

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Skandia Inc.

Davis Junction, IL

Skandia is a leading interior products and services providers to the aviation industry. The company's core offerings include DAX foam, the industry standard foam used in business jet seats, and flammability testing services.
Impresa Aerospace

Gardena, CA

Impresa Aerospace is a leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry with a comprehensive array of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly services. Impresa's quality service and products are optimized by the combination of the principles and foundations of Venture Aircraft and Swift-Cor Aerospace.
Essent Guaranty

Radnor, PA

Essent provides mortgage insurance and reinsurance coverage for single-family mortgage loans in the United States
StrataTech Education Group

Tulsa, OK

Beam Reach is a multi-campus accredited trade school with campuses in Tulsa, OK., Jacksonville, FL., and Phoenix, AZ., offering classes in HVAC, plumbing and welding.
Globe Food Equipment Company

Dayton, OH

Globe Food Equipment Company is the leading designer and manufacturer of food preparation equipment. The company specializes in slicers mixers, vegetable cutters, and meat choppers.
Tops Markets, LLC

Buffalo, NY

Tops is a leading supermarket grocery retailer in upstate New York. The company operates its stores in a variety of formats, including super centers, small super centers, and prototype, country and conventional stores.
Rutland Plastic Technologies

Pineville, NC

Rutland Plastic Technologies is a leading manufacturer of specialty inks for the textile industry. The company also supplies plastic coatings for commercial and industrial applications.