Carr's Hill Partners

We focus on lower middle-market companies led by entrepreneurial managers, operate in sectors we know well with long-term growth trends, and provide opportunities for us to materially influence the trajectory of the business

Sector-Focused Investors

Thematic investment strategy, targeting core industrial and infrastructure services sub-sectors

Environmental & Waste Services
Facility Services
Industrial Technology
Marine, Road, & Rail Services
Niche Manufacturing

Safety & Compliance Services
Specialty Chemicals
Testing & Inspection
Transportation & Logistics
Water & Wastewater Services

Investment Criteria

$5MM to $15MM of EBITDA for new platforms; add-on acquisitions of any size
Gulf Coast and greater Southern U.S. focus; ability to invest throughout North America
Family-/founder-owned companies; 1st institutional capital
Control equity investments in management buyouts, recapitalizations and corporate carve-outs
Management with leadership capabilities; looking for an active partner to grow
Defensible barriers to entry; competitive "moat"
High cash flow generation with strong margins

Value Creation Playbook

Carr's Hill creates value through a refined "playbook" of repeatable processes

Strategy & Bolt-on Acquisitions

Develop growth plan in collaboration with management
Update critical operating practices
Cultivate M&A pipeline
Target new commercial relationships

Human Capital & Governance

Appoint board directors with industry experience
Establish management incentive plans
Recruit strategic hires

Operations & Systems

Build and track KPIs
Invest in financial, IT, & operational structure
Provide ample liquidity for growth and organic investment

Our Strategy