Hudson Ferry Capital

Overview

Hudson Ferry Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle-market investments in the United States. The firm partners with management teams to provide resources and guidance needed to build entrepreneurial businesses into successful, professionally managed organizations. Founded in 2006, Hudson Ferry Capital focuses on well-established companies with strong cash flow and growth prospects, typically targeting enterprise values between $10 million and $50 million. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes control-oriented buyouts in established privately owned businesses that differentiate themselves through product and process innovation in stable or evolving markets. Hudson Ferry Capital's partners bring decades of operating experience and have been instrumental in the growth of a diverse range of companies. The firm is committed to adding value beyond simply providing capital, partnering with management teams to build entrepreneurial businesses into larger, professionally managed organizations. Additionally, Hudson Ferry Capital draws upon the experience of a team of senior executives with whom the partners have worked closely in the past. The firm's portfolio includes companies in sectors such as manufacturing, business services, and outsourcing, reflecting its focus on businesses that generate strong cash flow and consistent revenue growth. Hudson Ferry Capital's investment philosophy centers on providing liquidity to current owners, capital to execute growth strategies, and assistance in transitioning organizations from smaller or regional family-owned businesses into larger, integrated enterprises. The firm relocated its corporate offices from Rye Brook, New York, to Stamford, Connecticut, in September 2022, to better serve its portfolio companies and partners. Hudson Ferry Capital III, LP, the firm's third fund with over $200 million of committed capital, is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), providing access to flexible, long-term capital for investments in founder and family-owned niche manufacturing, industrial, and business service companies. The firm's partners have collectively completed over 100 lower middle-market investments prior to Hudson Ferry Capital, demonstrating a strong track record in the industry. Hudson Ferry Capital's approach is centered on building value through partnership and commitment, focusing on the success of its portfolio companies and the growth of the businesses it invests in. The firm's team is dedicated to providing the resources and guidance needed to build entrepreneurial businesses into successful, professionally managed organizations, reflecting its commitment to long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

Investment Focus

• Established lower middle-market companies with strong cash flow and growth prospects
• Enterprise values between $10 million and $50 million
• Differentiation through product and process innovation in stable or evolving markets
• Ability to generate strong cash flow and consistent revenue growth