OUR INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Investment Criteria
V&A seeks majority ownership in profitable, well-run companies in North America and Europe with the following characteristics:
Size
- Revenue: $10M+
- EBITDA: $1M – $10M
- EV: $5M – $75M
- Add-on: No minimums
Attributes
- Stable and recurring cash flow
- Sustainable competitive advantage
- Identifiable growth opportunities
- Niche product offering
- High barriers to entry
Industries
- Manufacturing & Industrials
- Distribution
- Consumer Goods & Packaging
- Business Services
- Transportation
Transaction Types
- Owner-Operated/Founder-Operated Acquisitions
- Family Owned Business Transitions
- Management & Leveraged Buyouts
- Corporate Carve-Outs & Divestitures
Investment Period
- Flexible
- Patient
- No time constraints on investments
Geography
- United States
- Europe
The V&A Difference
V&A invests in companies with leading market positions, stable cash flows and established track
records of successful growth. However, V&A does not shy away from companies that:
- Are transitioning from owner-operated companies or experiencing management changes.
- Are experiencing temporary financial or operational performance challenges.
- Have lower than average gross margins but are trending positively.
- Have an element of cyclicality but are niche leaders in their market segments.
- Have potential legacy liabilities such as pension or other post-employment benefits.
- Serve end-markets that are out of favor in the mainstream investor community.
Investment Strategy
V&A uses a partnership approach with management teams to develop and implement strategic plans
to accelerate growth and increase shareholder value by:
- Sourcing, negotiating and executing complementary add-on acquisitions.
- Taking a long-term, patient and focused approach to business challenges.
- Providing operational support by implementing lean processes and productivity improvements, executing growth initiatives, enhancing management infrastructure, etc.
Investment Philosophy
V&A assists the management of its portfolio companies to achieve their objectives by:
- Supporting management’s organic growth initiatives by providing financial and human capital.
- Providing access to operating executives with industry specific expertise and connections.
- Aligning management’s interests with ours by providing an opportunity to co-invest and structuring equity incentive plans.
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V&A Capital is a New York-based private equity firm focused on investing in
lower middle-market companies operating primarily in manufacturing and distribution.
Our Portfolio & Past Experience
V&A is actively searching for add-on acquisitions for all current portfolio companies.
- All
- Current
- Exited
- Prior Experience
Cooney Brothers
Cooney Brothers is a specialized distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings with a focus on steam products and plumbing supplies.
Process Piping Materials
Process Piping is a pipe, valves, and fittings supply company servicing the oil & gas industry. With our corporate office located in Lafayette, LA and additional locations in Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale.
Leadar Roll
Leadar Roll is a premier manufacturer of industrial rolls used in the production of bar, rod, section and specialty steel.
Nursery Supplies
Nursery Supplies, Inc. (NSI) helps our customers see more “green” by partnering with them to help them grow their business.
Transcraft Corporation
Transcraft Corporation is one of the largest manufacturer of flatbed truck trailers in the United States.
CSAT Solutions
CSAT Solutions is one of the largest computer/hardware repair and reverse logistics companies in the United States.
Federal Steel Supply
Federal Steel Supply is a leading value-added distributor of industrial tubular products.
SinterMet
SinterMet is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of tungsten carbide, composite, and powder metallurgy rolls used in the production of steel rod and bar.
Precision Kidd Steel
Based in Pittsburgh, Precision Kidd Steel is a leading cold-drawn special steel profiles manufacturer serving a variety of end-markets including, hand tools, automotive, oil & gas, dental, bearings, aerospace, etc.