Staple Investments

Overview

Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring high-quality Christian-owned businesses to compound wealth and expand Christian economic authority over the long term. The firm employs a rigorous investment approach, combining financial analysis, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of Christian stewardship values to identify and acquire companies that align with its mission. By focusing on long-term ownership, Staple Investments aims to preserve and enhance the Christian identity of its portfolio companies, ensuring their continued success and impact. The firm's investment strategy centers on acquiring companies with strong management teams, consistent high returns on invested capital, and economic characteristics that drive sustainable financial performance. Staple Investments targets industries with stable returns and shareholder value growth, such as healthcare, consumer goods, industrials, and services. The firm seeks to invest in companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $15 million, emphasizing operational excellence and long-term value creation. With a leadership team comprising experienced professionals from large private equity, investment banking, and economic consulting firms, Staple Investments is well-equipped to execute its mission. The team includes Managing Partners and Co-CEOs Tim Reichert and John Guinee, Partner and Managing Director of Deal Generation Mike Madden, Partner and Managing Director of Investments Mariano Diaz Bonilla, Vice President of Investments Jimmy Aylward, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Joe Westerhaus, and Vice President of Capital Formation Thomas Ward. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise to the firm's operations and investment activities.

Investment Focus

• Control investments or minority growth equity investments with a clear path to a controlling interest
• Companies with $10-15 million EBITDA
• Strong cash flow
• High-quality management
• Intentional Christian ownership
• Solid return on invested capital (ROIC)

Portfolio Companies