Our Approach
Investment Philosophy
We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses to unlock transformational growth and create enduring value. Our portfolio companies are leaders in their categories, with strong fundamentals and clear opportunities to scale.
We bring more than capital — we provide strategic support, operational resources, and a long-term perspective. While our investment horizon is flexible, our focus is always on building resilient businesses with durable competitive advantages and lasting impact.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Transformational Growth
Investment Criteria
Landon Capital Partners targets control investments in growth-oriented companies with $5 to $25 million in EBITDA. We focus primarily on business and consumer services, as well as niche industrial sectors. LCP also regularly pursues add-on acquisitions related to its existing platforms, for which we are flexible with respect to size.
As a trusted partner to founders and management teams, we combine institutional rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our creative and flexible capabilities, active support, and access to a global network of long-term-oriented investors provide us an with edge designed to accelerate growth and build enduring value.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Landon Capital Partners gives investors direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We tailor investment structures to meet the specific needs of our investors.
Building Category Leaders
Investment Themes
LCP targets founder- or entrepreneur-led businesses in the US lower-middle market, seeking a transformational partner to drive accelerated growth. We work closely with business owners and management teams to develop and execute tailored strategies that strengthen market leadership.
Exit decisions are made collaboratively with our partners, ensuring outcomes that align with the long-term success of the business — often involving a strategic acquirer well-positioned to drive the next phase of growth.
We seek businesses operating in defensible niches with a unique selling proposition and strong cash flow conversion. Our ideal opportunities are asset-light, with well-aligned management teams who are committed to driving transformational growth. These characteristics enable us to create sustainable value and position companies for long-term success.
The lower middle market is home to thousands of businesses, each with unique growth opportunities. This segment offers significant potential for professionalization and value creation, where our expertise and flexible capital can unlock new avenues for growth. Our ability to provide both access and strategic value allows us to help these businesses reach their full potential.
We focus on North America, where the rule of law, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and the relative stability of markets create a favorable environment for business growth. We will also pursue select opportunities outside of North America on a case-by-case basis.
Navigating Complexity.
Guiding Success.
Investment Management
Our team combines diverse experience with a patient and flexible capital structure, allowing us to work closely with management teams to drive value creation. We take a partnership-oriented, data-driven approach, leveraging detailed analytics to guide decision-making and uncover new growth opportunities. By tapping into a network of industry-leading operating partners, we ensure our portfolio companies have the expertise and resources needed to achieve sustainable success and deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Our approach is not constrained by rigid fund lifecycles. This flexibility allows us to invest for the long term, focusing on sustainable value creation without the pressure of short-term exits. We work alongside management teams to build resilient businesses, ensuring that growth and success are achieved at a pace that aligns with the company’s long-term potential.
Our team brings deep expertise across a range of sectors, complemented by an extensive network of operating advisors who add invaluable strategic insights. With a reputation for being trusted, collaborative partners, we pride ourselves on our pioneering approach to direct private equity investing. Supported by our overseas affiliate office, we have the global reach and diverse perspectives necessary to drive growth and create lasting value.
At our core, we are relationship-driven and aligned with the long-term success of the businesses we invest in. Our capital sources are flexible and built to support sustainable growth, ensuring we do what’s right for the business and its people. We work closely with founders, often with meaningful rollover equity, to ensure shared commitment and a mutual vision for success.
Our Differentiators
LCP’s Distinctive
Approach
Landon Capital Partners has a strong track record providing investors with direct access to proprietary off-market opportunities. We expertly structure investments to suit our investors’ needs.
Landon Capital Partners leverages its extensive network of sponsors, operators, and advisors to source attractive opportunities and generate value through bespoke operating plans.
Landon Capital Partners has a demonstrated history of providing founder-led and family-owned businesses with first-in institutional capital to help drive growth and create robust category leaders.
Not constrained by rigid requirements, with flexible structuring and long-term investment horizons, Landon Capital Partners creates and patiently compounds value on behalf of its investors.
Landon Capital Partners generally acquires control equity positions in businesses with distinctive and untapped growth potential.
By applying deep industry insight and time-tested pattern recognition, we identify attractive trends in growing market niches and position our companies for transformational success.
Trusted Relationships and help define our success
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