Approach

We seek to invest in North American-based lower middle market companies through commitments to private equity funds, direct equity co-investments, and strategic investments.

The leadership team at Taylor Street has invested in over 200 private equity funds and co-investments.

Investment Criteria

Fund Investments

Lower middle market buyout funds (<$500M fund size)
Fund Size
Investment teams with verifiable track records
Performance
Geographic and/or sector specialization
Differentiation
Value-oriented with moderate use of leverage
Structure
Demonstrated ability to consistently create value
Value Add
Relationship oriented with shared goals
Alignment

Co-Investments

EBITDA: $2M-$15M
Company Size
Proven companies in defensible market niches
Market Position
Typically family-owned, transitioning to institutional ownership
Transaction Dynamics
Disciplined approach to valuation and moderate use of leverage
Structure
Multiple avenues of growth in attractive end markets
Value Creation
Partnering with PE funds & independent sponsors with relevant experience
Expertise

Strategic Investments

Existing investments with runway for continued growth
Continuation Vehicles
Investments with a horizon of multiple decades
Long-Term Hold
Opportunistic investments in well known assets
Secondaries

Select Sectors of Interest

Business Services
Distribution / Logistics
Industrial / Manufacturing
Software / Technology
Healthcare
Aerospace / Defense
Consumer Products
Infrastructure
Food / Beverage