Longshore Capital Partners

Overview

Longshore Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in control buyouts of services companies across North America. The firm targets businesses with durable value propositions in growing end-markets, focusing on companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $15 million. Their investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with founders and management teams to execute tailored value creation plans that accelerate growth and enhance operational scale. The firm's investment approach is centered on four key tenets: revenue growth, acquisition strategy, management talent expansion, and productivity and infrastructure enhancement. By refining go-to-market strategies, optimizing sales teams, and adding ancillary services, Longshore aims to accelerate top-line growth. They also focus on strategic acquisitions to supplement organic growth, inject process discipline into sourcing and screening, and build the knowledge base to execute deals with less Board oversight. Longshore Capital Partners' team comprises experienced investment professionals, including co-founders Ryan Anthony and Nick Christopher, who have been active investors in the lower middle market since 2000. The firm's culture emphasizes collaboration and a value-added approach, working closely with management teams to execute shared visions and align incentives through equity ownership. Their prudent use of leverage aims to maximize returns without excessively increasing risk, focusing on building durable businesses attractive to future buyers.