INDUSTRY FOCUS
– LV2 Equity Partners targets niche manufacturing,
value-added distribution and specialty service businesses;
all industries are considered with the following exceptions:
banking, insurance, real estate, media, and natural resources.
REVENUES – Stand-alone
companies typically have revenues between $1 million and
$25 million. Companies significantly larger may be considered.
PROFITABILITY – Profitability
is preferred, but not essential. Key strengths of LV2 Equity
Partners are the ability to improve operating performance
and to develop a sound financial plan.
TRANSACTION SIZE – Total
transaction size generally ranges between $500,000 and $20
million. LV2 Equity Partners will sponsor larger transactions
by co-investing with other investor groups.
CONTROL –
LV2 Equity Partners requires controlling interest in invested
companies.
LOCATION
– Company headquarters and the majority of operations
should be located in the United States.
TYPICAL INVESTMENT
CANDIDATE
Revenue
$1 million to $25 million
EBITDA
$100,000 to $5 million
Deal Value
$500,000 to $20 million
Equity Per
Deal
$200,000 to $5 million
Business
Niche manufacturing, value-added distribution &
specialty service
Geography
United States with a preference given to the Midwest.
