Private Equity

Why Invest Through Succession

Succession Capital Partners (“Succession”) is a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts for micro-cap companies in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. Succession Capital focuses on “Family owned businesses” and on what many people call “Blue Collar” businesses. Succession specializes in providing liquidity for family-owned businesses and unique and creative solutions necessary for the smooth transition. or succession and the continued success of your business.

We are operators. We do not merely sit on Boards and “bark” commands. Succession Partners run the companies we buy. Succession Capital is not a fund and has a long-term investment philosophy. Succession targets well-managed industrial, consumer and general-service businesses, where Succession can provide strategic and operational assistance.

Succession candidates should possess some or all of the following attributes:

Owners who are looking to retire or succession from their business
EBITDA of at least $750,000 up to $7.0 million
Recurring revenue from existing customer base
Sustainable competitive advantage in a niche market
Low Cap Ex
Proven business models characterized by attractive margin profiles

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Investment Criteria

Within our targeted markets, Succession first and foremost looks to continue the success the family held business owners have achieved.

Investment Parameters

We buy, grow, focus on the long-term development and growth of a business.

Company Characteristics

We are looking for niche companies that have separated themselves from the competition.

Industry Focus

At Succession Capital Partners, we are operators and will consider an investment in most industries that otherwise meet our criteria.

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"Matt/JES has a vision I embrace - the freedom to grow and to choose our own destiny. With the resources JES will invest in Tar Heel, we now are free to take our mission and purpose throughout the state of North Carolina and beyond."

- Pete Burgess, CEO of Tar Heel Basement Systems

"SCP's understanding of the challenges of selling a family-owned business combined with their depth of industry knowledge and dedication to the growth and professional development of our employees made them ideal investors for our company."

- Becky Fenska, former Owner of PetroChem

"Shipyard Staffing needed to address several internal succession issues, as well as our marine staffing business needed to expand. SCP's philosophy of buying, holding onto and growing companies is truly unique and exactly what we were hoping to find in a buyer."

- Russell Landry, former Owner of Shipyard Staffing

"Succession Capital Partners' hands-on commitment and proven track record of working with families, while successfully growing businesses, made them the best firm to entrust with JES’ continued evolution."

- Jesse Waltz, President and Owner of JES Foundation Repair

“Groundworks is quickly evolving this industry. I am excited that my team and I will now be able to contribute to that evolution while expanding Innovative’s reach."

- Keith Johnson, President and founder of Innovative Business Authority

“We see Groundworks industry-leading practices as the future of foundation services. Our OBS family members are nothing short of amazing and this partnership is for them. We are excited about what this means for everyone here."

- Mike Rusk, President and founder of Ohio Basement Systems

“Groundworks has repeatedly demonstrated that it can deliver significant growth through superior products and services to the companies it acquires."

- Doug Secrest, President and founder of Ohio Basement Authority & Florida Foundation Authority

“This opportunity to partner with Groundworks is the path to our future success. This is the type of organization I have dreamed of working with, the possibilities are almost overwhelming."

- Rod Martin, President and founder of Complete Basement Systems

“Matt Malone and his company have the exact same vision as I do, to provide our customers with extraordinary, quality service and to provide our employees with the opportunity to achieve their own professional dreams."

- Jeff Martin, President and founder of Foundation Recovery Systems

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