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Investment Parameters

Mainsail Partners invests exclusively in profitable, growing, "bootstrapped" companies located in the United States and Canada. We partner with strong entrepreneurs and management teams that will continue to lead the business after our investment. We do not consider turnaround situations or traditional early stage financings of start-ups.

In addition to these parameters, we look for the following characteristics in our portfolio companies:

  • EBITDA of $1 million to $8 million
  • Revenue of $4 million to $50 million
  • High EBITDA margins
  • Established operating history of growth and profitability
  • Sustainable competitive advantage
  • Recurring revenues
  • Low customer concentration
  • Low capital intensity
  • Clear opportunities for value creation
  • Fair valuation

Mainsail Partners can commit up to $20 million of equity capital per investment. Our capital base and dedication to our companies also enables Mainsail Partners to commit additional equity capital as strategic financing needs arise.