Acquisitions
Criteria
Tenth Street Equity is continually pursuing acquisitions. We desire profitable family owned, founder owned, or small group of operating partner US-based companies that are simple to understand and have room for growth.
What We Look For
Investment Criteria
Revenue
$5M to $100M
Earnings
$2M to $25M
Margins
10% - 40%
Industry
Industrials, manufacturing, paper and packaging, building materials, specialty distribution, and services
Assets
We prefer businesses with assets on their balance sheet
Growth Opportunities
Deals that can scale or have untapped growth potential
Legacy
Companies that will maintain independence and brand recognition
Culture
Strong culture, deep values, great people
Existing Management
Management team in place to partner with and grow alongside
Structures
Deal Types
Every owner's situation is different. We structure around yours.
01
Buyout
Seeking to transition ownership (100% sale) with minimal disruption to the team, culture, customers, and community.
02
Transition
Contemplating personal exit within the next 2-7 years, seeking to transition majority ownership (initially rolling 10-30%).
03
Growth Partnership
Seeking a partner and partial liquidity (typically rolling 25-49%), but plan to stay actively involved and grow the business.
04
Add Ons
Based on relevance to a portfolio company, interested in mergers, acqui-hires, product add-ons, and company purchases.