We understand that great businesses thrive because of hard work and commitment. Our day-to-day involvement demonstrates our commitment and dedication to your company’s continued success. Our unique approach aligns the goals of all parties and ensures a smooth transition.
Specifically, owners can expect the following benefits working with North Brookside:
Entrepreneur Flexibility
We will meet the personal objectives of the entrepreneur. This provides the entrepreneur the ability stay involved in a different capacity or walk away completely.
Business Continuity
North Brookside intends to carry on the legacy and culture of the company. We are a team of entrepreneurs looking to grow the company through operational excellence, rather than through financial engineering.
Efficient, Thoughtful Transaction
North Brookside is committed to an efficient transaction and will work closely with the owner to structure the transaction to best meet their financial and personal objectives. We will minimize distraction and maximize the chance of successfully completing a deal.
How is North Brookside Capital different?
North Brookside Capital’s values and investment and operating philosophy differentiate us from purely financial, strategic or lifestyle buyers. As a team of entrepreneurs, we strive to distinguish ourselves along several key attributes that are important to the entrepreneur.
Traditional Private Equity |
Strategic Buyer |
Individual Investor |
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Goals |
Achieve long-term sustainable growth |
Maximize returns through financial engineering |
Cost cutting & synergies through integration |
Lifestyle investor |
Time Horizon |
Long-term |
Typically 3-5 years, depending on the life of the fund |
Uncertain and the uniqueness of the acquired company is gone |
Uncertain |
Level of Commitment |
North Brookside will dedicate all resources and time toward the continued success and growth of your company |
Part of a portfolio of investments with primary involvement at the board level |
One of many business units or divisions |
Various |
Deal Terms |
Flexible structure that best meets the financial and personal needs of the entrepreneur and support growth and continuity |
Laden with debt and driven by institutional investors and lenders |
Structured to benefit the purchasing company |
Terms driven by lenders and may require long transition period |