Partnering with experienced operators to acquire and build enduring businesses.
Emlen-Swift Equity partners with experienced operators and CEOs pursuing acquisitions, succession solutions, and opportunities for growth.
About Emlen-Swift Equity
Emlen-Swift Equity is a privately owned investment firm that invests its own capital and partners with experienced operators and business owners to acquire and grow high-quality companies. Emlen-Swift is a long-term investor and focuses on businesses that can compound in value over many years, rather than investments built around a short-term exit.
We look for strong underlying businesses, good people, and situations where permanent capital and the right operating partner can make a meaningful difference.
We believe operators should have meaningful participation in the upside they help create, and that the best outcomes come from good alignment.
Who We Partner With
We look to partner with experienced executives who have deep operating knowledge, strong industry networks, and a clear view of where attractive opportunities exist.
Operators:
Experienced executives looking to acquire and run a business, invest alongside us, and meaningfully participate in the equity upside.
CEOs and Owners:
Business leaders considering succession who want to preserve continuity and partner with a thoughtful source of capital.
Growth Partners:
CEOs with an existing business who see an opportunity to expand aggressively and are looking for an equity partner to support that growth.
A Partnership Built Around Alignment
What Emlen-Swift Brings:
Operator-aligned economics
We believe operators should have the opportunity to meaningfully participate in the value they help create.
Long-term capital
A ready source of equity capital for acquisitions and growth to help build an enduring company.
Strategic support
A partner to help evaluate opportunities and support the company after closing.
What Our Operating Partners Bring:
Industry knowledge
Deep understanding of the market, its customers, and where opportunities are most attractive.
Information advantage
Experience and perspective that can identify opportunities that aren't obvious from financial statements alone.
Network
Relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, executives, and other industry participants.
Investment Criteria
We focus on businesses where strong underlying economics can be combined with experienced operating leadership and a long-term ownership approach.
Geography
United States
Industry
Business-to-business essential services
Transaction Types
Acquisitions and equity partnerships
Size
$1 million+ EBITDA
Interested in Working Together?
We welcome conversations with experienced operators, CEOs, business owners, and others who believe there may be an opportunity to work together.