Encore One

Overview

Encore One is a family-owned holding company rooted in over 70 years of family business heritage. Established in 1997, it focuses on acquiring and preserving the legacy of outstanding middle-market businesses across the United States. The company leverages its direct family capital to invest in leading middle-market businesses, emphasizing long-term success and operational autonomy. The firm's investment strategy centers on direct equity co-investments, typically ranging from $2 million to $10 million per platform company. Encore One collaborates with high-quality sponsors leading change-of-control transactions in the lower middle market. Industries of particular interest include financial and professional services, general business services, healthcare services, industrial and commercial services, outsourced business processes, specialized manufacturing, and value-added distribution. With over 25 years of experience, Encore One has completed more than 100 platform and add-on direct private equity investments and has sat on more than 25 private company boards. The company's approach is to provide substantial operational autonomy to management teams, offering significant professional resources and capital to support their business goals while preserving the companies' histories and cultures.

Investment Focus

• High-quality management teams with a desire to build the company and share meaningfully in its success
• Strong competitive positions
• Attractive growth opportunities
• History of profitability and consistent, predictable cash flow

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