Grey Mountain Partners

Overview

Grey Mountain Partners is a private equity firm based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in operational excellence for portfolio companies. Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on acquiring majority interests in North American-based businesses, including family-held companies, entrepreneur-backed firms, growth-oriented recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, management buyouts, financial restructurings, operational turnarounds, take-privates, and other complex situations involving management transitions. The firm's investment size ranges from $10 million to $75 million. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes creating lasting value through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Grey Mountain Partners does not rely on large sector bets or complex financial structures; instead, it concentrates on building value by helping each portfolio company execute a straightforward strategy: surpass competitors and better serve customers. This approach involves acquiring smaller middle-market companies, adding critical resources, and assisting businesses in formulating and executing realistic, fast-paced plans based on their strategic goals. Grey Mountain Partners has a track record of investing in over 45 companies across various industries, including consumer services, investment management, energy, financial services, information technology, and materials and resources. The firm is currently investing its $425 million Fund III and is actively pursuing new investment opportunities. Notable recent activities include the sale of Dimex LLC to Westlake Chemical Corporation in September 2021, demonstrating the firm's commitment to creating value through operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.