Northwind Investment Group is a private investment firm with millions in committed capital across a family of investment funds. We make investments in the debt and equity of small and middle market businesses that can benefit from operational and financial improvement.
Northwind designs and executes a customized value creation plan for each acquisition that seeks to generate significant cash flow and improve structural EBITDA.
Our approach works.
We believe existing management possesses inherent knowledge that is difficult - if not impossible - to replicate. We rely on our management partners to run the day-to-day operations. However, as a business evolves, it can often benefit from an experienced partner well-versed in tackling the complexities and challenges of effectively managing a growing business. Northwind’s ‘roll-up our sleeves’ mentality means that when needed, the firm is capable of providing support to management across operations, finance, strategic planning and acquisition execution. Northwind’s professionals bring a wealth of experience in operating and building businesses.
Because our reputation is paramount, Northwind only commits to doing what we know we can deliver. Our professionals have a proven track-record of investing in sectors across the economy, as well as a sterling reputation and deep referral network across the financial markets. Northwind’s nimble size, entrepreneurial culture, and lack of internal approval committees allow us to be a quick and dependable buyer, after closing transactions in 30 days or less.
As the management team of a middle-market business, you don’t have an artificial time horizon on your business, so why should you be a financial partner? Northwind’s commitment of patient capital ensures we and the management team are fully aligned in making the right decisions for the long-term health and success of the business.
Our investment strategy leverages a growth-focused, theme-driven investment process with import and export business.
Northwind focuses on companies headquartered in North America, Asia, and South America.
We partner with profitable, growing companies and have actionable opportunities to potential grow via capital infusion.
Our portfolio companies typically have EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million at the initial investment. We do not have minimum size requirements for add-on acquisitions for our current portfolio companies.
Northwind focuses on equity investments ranging from $1 million to $25 million in privately-held companies.
We focus on majority positions ranging from 51%-95%. Day-to-day management for our portfolio companies lies with our executive teams, and our involvement is primarily as a value-added investor focusing on board-level strategic initiatives.
We focus on building value strategically over time with investment hold periods typically averaging 4-6 years.
We believe the conservative level of debt allows management teams to focus on growing their businesses rather than servicing their lender. Many of our initial investments are completed with no debt.
Northwind has significant experience supporting our portfolio companies in acquisition-based growth strategies.
Northwind invests in Export, Import, Distribution, Logistics, and Consumer businesses that truly matter to their suppliers, customers, and employees.
Our companies make a difference in the markets they serve. Some face daunting challenges. Others are doing well but could benefit from our operational expertise in order to accelerate their earnings growth and grow their business to the next level.
We are skilled at navigating complicated deals that deter other buyers. We can close difficult, multi-party transactions in as little as 30 days, without financing contingencies. We can buy businesses through simple asset or stock sales or through more complex transactions.
We work hard to involve management, employees, vendors, and customers in every acquisition.
Above all, we value simplicity, transparency, and integrity at every stage of the acquisition process. We do what we say we are going to do, and we work hard to be the best possible transaction partner.
Northwind’s primary focus is on SBE companies with enterprise values up to $10 million in international distribution, logistics, and consumer businesses.
We typically own our businesses in partnership with senior local management or other strategic investors.
Once we buy a business, our team works hand-in-hand with management in order to generate cash and improve EBITDA, increasing value for our stakeholders.
Northwind’s team has worked closely with one another for a number of years. As a team, we employ a straight-talking, egalitarian, and transparent approach to working with companies. Like many of the business owners we partner with, we recognize the importance of creating the right culture which is the foundation of our business.
Northwind Investment Group is a private investment firm with millions in committed capital across a family of investment funds.
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