What We Do
Exaltare Capital Partners seeks to invest not only capital, but also its expertise, energy and network in differentiated, niche leading businesses. While we are not day-to-day operators of our portfolio companies, we are actively involved in strategic decision making and are willing to roll up our sleeves to help execute value-added initiatives.
Investment Criteria
Key Areas of Focus:
- Franchisee
- Franchisor
- Multi-Unit Businesses
- Health & Wellness
- Consumer Goods & Services
- Food & Beverage
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Pet Products & Services
- Direct Consumer & Marketing Services
Our investment criteria include both quantitative and qualitative guidelines:
Financial
- EBITDA greater than $2 million
- Strong margins reflective of a differentiated business
- History of positive and stable cash flow
Product
- Stable product not subject to obsolescence or technology risk
- Tangible and significant value-proposition to the customer
- Diverse base of customers
- Demonstrable high customer retention rates
Market and Competitive Position
- Defensible market position
- Stable and favorable industry dynamics
- Identifiable growth levers – either organic or through acquisition
- High barriers to entry
Management
- Seller willing to assist in the transition of ownership
- Openness to collaborate with a value-added partner to elevate performance
- Prefer to partner with existing owner-operators, but open to adding new or additional management