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High Road Capital Partners

New York, NY, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Investment Bank/Securities Brokerage

High Road Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on buying and building leading companies at the smaller end of the middle market. High Road was formed in 2007, and its investment team, with over 80 years of combined experience, currently manages over $470 million of committed capital. A generalist firm, High Road looks for niche-leading companies across most industry groups with revenues of $10 million to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 million to $10 million. High Road works in partnership with management to take companies to the next level, with the expectation of doubling or tripling EBITDA during the course of its ownership through a combination of organic growth initiatives and add-on acquisitions. Investment Strategy:Post acquisition, High Road helps its companies reach the next level by:• Supporting management's organic growth initiatives• Finding & completing add-on acquisitions that improve strategic position• Utilizing operating resources to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency• Improving the infrastructure, systems, and processes of the companyInvestment Philosophy:We believe the path to success lies in taking the high road in all that we do, which means:• Cutting a fair deal and sticking to it• Treating portfolio company management teams as partners• Responding to bumps in the road with patient but focused effort• If we consistently work hard and do the right thing, we will ultimately succeedInvestment Criteria:High Road seeks majority ownership in profitable, well-run companies in the US and Canada with the following attributes:• Niche market leadership, or the potential to grow into market leadership• Exceptional growth potential• EBITDA margin 10% or betterPortfolio companies most actively seeking add-ons include:• General Tools & Instruments• York Wallcoverings