Investment Criteria

Salt Creek Capital seeks investment opportunities in a wide range of industries. We have a long-term track record of investing in lower middle-market businesses, bringing certainty of close on an expeditious basis. The following is a general description of the firm’s acquisition criteria:

35+

Number of Active Investments

2009

Year Founded

45+

Number of Transactions

$350M+

Million Assets Under Management

Structure & transaction types:

Control equity buyouts
Majority recapitalizations of family-owned and private businesses
Corporate divestitures/carve-outs
Family succession and facilitating management transition
Growth financing

Business types:

Manufacturing & logistics
Valued-added distribution & dealers
B2B & B2C services including IT products & services
Food & beverage, healthcare, government
Retail, hospitality, franchising & more

Company characteristics:

Established track record of profitability
EBITDA or annual cash flow greater than $750K and up to $20M
Market leader or potential to achieve market-leading position
U.S. and Canada headquarters
No distressed or turnaround situations

Finders Fee

Our firm pays finder’s fees to brokers, agents or other intermediaries for referrals that lead to successful investments. We encourage operating professionals interested in pursuing a management buyout or corporate divestiture process, to inquire with us about a potential partnership.

Please contact us if you have any questions about Salt Creek Capital or our acquisition criteria.