Malvern Capital Group

Overview

Malvern Capital Group is an entrepreneurial investment partnership based in College Park, Maryland, focused on acquiring and managing small to mid-sized companies. Their mission is to continue the legacy of the businesses they acquire by supporting employees and providing value for customers and partners. They are committed to building relationships with customers and supporting employees over the long term. The firm seeks to acquire, operate, and grow businesses with a history of recurring revenue and positive cash flows. They are interested in companies with diversified loyal customers and strong management teams. Financial criteria include annual recurring revenues above $3 million, net income or EBITDA above $700,000, a three-year history of profitability, and EBITDA margins of 15% or more. The ideal transaction situation involves owners seeking to transition out of the business or reduce their role, with experienced mid-level management planning to stay onboard. Malvern Capital Group is led by Jameel Francis, an entrepreneur and former small business owner with over 14 years of experience in M&A transactions, managing P&Ls, implementing technology solutions, and leading various business functions. Prior to founding Malvern Capital Group, he worked with KPMG LLP’s Global Strategy team focused on M&A transaction advisory and corporate strategy. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Investment Focus

• Annual recurring revenues above $3 million
• Net Income / EBITDA above $700,000
• 3-year history of profitability
• 15%+ EBITDA margins
• Owner seeking to transition out of the business
• Experienced mid-level management planning to stay onboard