Lariat Partners
Overview
Lariat Partners is a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in partnering with business owners and entrepreneurs in the lower-middle market. The firm employs its CORE Investment Strategy, targeting Consolidations, Consumables, and Recurring Revenue businesses, to offer a differentiated approach to growing middle-market companies. Lariat has invested across various industries, including Food & Agribusiness, Energy & Environmental Services, Consumer Products, Specialty Distribution, and Industrial Services. The firm's investment approach emphasizes a 'People First, Strategy Second' philosophy, aiming to create a positive private equity experience for its partners. Lariat focuses on companies with strong management teams and seeks to support their growth through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and expansion capital. The firm has a history of successful investments, such as its involvement in Offen Petroleum, a leading fuel distributor in the Western U.S., and Jacent, a North American retail merchandising expert. Lariat Partners is committed to redefining the private equity experience by fostering strong partnerships with business owners and entrepreneurs. Its investment strategy is designed to create value through a combination of strategic guidance, operational support, and capital investment, ensuring sustainable growth and success for its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Strong management teams
- Potential for growth through strategic initiatives
- Alignment with CORE Investment Strategy
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Lariat Partners invest in?
Lariat Partners invests in Consumer Products, Industrial Services, Specialty Distribution, Food & Agribusiness and Energy & Environmental Services, and is based in Denver, Colorado, United States. Lariat Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Lariat Partners invest at?
Lariat Partners backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Distressed.
Which regions does Lariat Partners invest in?
Lariat Partners invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Lariat Partners?
Team members listed for Lariat Partners include Kevin Mitchell (CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER) and Jim Mixon (Industry Partner).
What companies has Lariat Partners invested in?
Lariat Partners's portfolio includes Offen Petroleum and Jacent.
How do I contact Lariat Partners?
Lariat Partners's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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