Makers Forward, LLC
Overview
Makers Forward, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in middle-market North American manufacturing businesses. The firm focuses on long-term investments aimed at fostering growth and enhancing operational efficiency. By partnering with management teams, Makers Forward seeks to develop strategies that drive innovation and improve profitability. The firm's investment approach includes acquiring distressed businesses, corporate divestitures, and companies undergoing ownership transitions or retirements. Makers Forward typically targets companies with revenues ranging from $25 million to $125 million and EBITDA between 0.1% and 10%, considering opportunities up to $200 million in revenue and 15% EBITDA. Makers Forward's portfolio includes NHI Mechanical Motion, LLC, a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion products, and Accudynamics Group, which encompasses Accudynamics, Star Glo Precision, and TAM Metal Products. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to enhancing manufacturing capabilities and market reach within its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Manufacturing businesses
- Home improvement
- Machinery & Equipment
- Consumer or Industrial durables
- Distressed Companies
- Corporate Divestitures
- Ownership transition or retirement
- Revenue preference $25 to $125 million
- EBITDA preference 0.1% to 10%
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Makers Forward, LLC
What sectors does Makers Forward, LLC invest in?
Makers Forward, LLC invests in Energy, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Aerospace, Food and Beverage and Pharmaceuticals, and is based in Summit, United States. Makers Forward, LLC is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Makers Forward, LLC invest at?
Makers Forward, LLC backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 200M.
Which regions does Makers Forward, LLC invest in?
Makers Forward, LLC invests across United States, Canada and Mexico.
Who are the partners at Makers Forward, LLC?
Team members listed for Makers Forward, LLC include Sean Quinn (CEO/Founding Partner).
What companies has Makers Forward, LLC invested in?
Makers Forward, LLC's portfolio includes NHI Mechanical Motion, LLC, Accudynamics Group, Star Glo Precision and TAM Metal Products.
How do I contact Makers Forward, LLC?
Makers Forward, LLC's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
