Investment Criteria

Striker’s investment activity is predicated on investing in “platform” businesses within attractive industry segments where Striker’s unique resource base of direct operational expertise, substantial industry contacts, and affiliation with the Graham Group can be fully leveraged to enhance the economic value of its portfolio companies.

Striker seeks to invest between $5 and $15 million in privately held growth companies with an emphasis on control investments. Larger direct equity investments can be considered via partnership with other Graham-related investment entities.

Platform Acquisitions

Striker targets growth-oriented niche manufacturing and business service companies, with an emphasis on opportunities that support a platform strategy where growth can be accelerated through strategic acquisitions. Striker will evaluate growth equity or buyout investment opportunities in most industries, including opportunities within its current portfolio company markets. In particular, we seek companies with the following characteristics:

  • Market. Businesses in sizable, growing markets with limited susceptibility to regulatory, technological, environmental and/or cyclical risks.
  • Growth Potential. Established businesses with the potential to be leaders in their industry or market segment. Ideal targets possess proprietary products and/or processes, defensible competitive positions, and sustainable barriers to entry.
  • Financial. EBITDA between $1-5 million.
  • Management Team. Businesses with talented and experienced management teams dedicated to achieving continued growth and superior operating results. Management’s interests will be aligned with Striker’s through equity ownership and performance incentives.
  • Governance. Control investments.
  • Geography. Nationwide, with a strong preference for the Eastern half of the U.S.


Acquistions for Existing Portfolio Companies

Striker also seeks acquisitions that offer complementary strategic and/or financial benefits to its existing portfolio companies.

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