Pacific Lake Partners

Overview

Pacific Lake Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to partnering with search fund entrepreneurs to acquire and grow small businesses. Since its founding in 2009, the firm has invested in over 70 companies, providing both capital and operational support to entrepreneurs pursuing the search fund model. The firm's mission is to empower exceptional entrepreneurs to buy and build exceptional businesses, fostering long-term success and value creation. The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with ambitious individuals seeking to acquire and operate small businesses. Pacific Lake Partners offers end-to-end support, from forming a search fund to finding a best-fit company to run as CEO. Their team comprises industry and private equity professionals with extensive experience in target industries, having served as chairmen, CEOs, presidents, and board members of companies ranging from $25 million to over $10 billion in sales. This expertise enables them to provide value-added resources and services to portfolio companies and their management teams. Pacific Lake Partners' portfolio spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, business services, consumer products, financial services, industrial services, media, education, energy, transportation, retail, real estate, telecommunications, hospitality, and consumer services. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $50 million per company, focusing on seed, early-stage, growth, and buyout opportunities. Their geographical focus is primarily on the United States, reflecting their commitment to supporting entrepreneurs within the country.