Private Equity · St. Louis, Missouri

We understand that every investment opportunity is unique.

Alliant Capital is a private equity firm uniquely created to help lower middle market and middle market companies — partnering with owners and management teams to build long-term value.

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Revenue
$3–25M
EBITDA
$1–5M
Focus
Lower middle market

Who We Are

A partner built around long-term value.

Our success is grounded in our unique organizational and investment structure, which allows us to provide real value to our portfolio companies.

We focus on established, well-run businesses in the lower middle market and middle market — companies with lasting customer relationships, sustainable competitive advantages and owners who care about what comes next. We bring capital, counsel and operating experience to each partnership, and we remain actively involved long after closing.

What we provide to our portfolio companies

  • Network Access

    Access to our network of partners and business contacts.

  • Strategic Counsel

    Counsel and advice on strategic direction and corporate vision.

  • Acquisition Support

    Analysis and support for strategic acquisitions and investments.

  • Market & Operational Analysis

    Analysis of strategic alliances, market opportunities and operational issues.

  • Executive Talent

    Support in the recruitment and retention of growth- and profit-driven executives.

  • Operating Experience

    Extensive operating experience and proven leadership.

How We Create Value

An emphasis on long-term value.

We pursue investment opportunities that fit our emphasis on long-term value and the creation of value through five guiding disciplines.

  1. Strategic Planning

    Setting a clear, shared direction with management and aligning resources behind it.

  2. Proactive Leadership

    Engaging early and consistently, rather than waiting for issues to surface.

  3. Organic & Acquisition-Based Growth

    Building on core strengths while pursuing complementary acquisitions where they make sense.

  4. Responsible Risk-Taking

    Pursuing opportunity with a measured view of what the business can sustain.

  5. Disciplined Investment Processes

    Applying rigor and consistency to every evaluation, structure and decision.

Target Investment Criteria

What we look for.

The guidelines below describe the companies we typically pursue. Every opportunity is unique, and we evaluate each one on its own merits.

Revenue & EBITDA

Revenue
$3–25Mor slightly higher
EBITDA
$1–5M
  • Will consider companies outside this range with a compelling growth story
  • Will consider turnarounds in the right scenario
  • Prefer two to three or more years of positive revenue and EBITDA growth (not required)
  • Evidence of expense control if growth has been flat
  • Company-prepared three- to five-year projections
  • Stable working capital

Management Team

  • Strongly prefer that existing management remain in place
  • Or an acceptable succession plan

Ownership Characteristics

  • First- or second-generation owner seeking a full or partial transition
  • Company generally 10+ years old, often 20+
  • Sustainable competitive advantages and strong customer relationships

Geographic Location

  • Continental United States
  • Preference for the greater Midwest, Southeastern and Southwestern regions

Industry Interests

We are generalists, with interest across a broad range of sectors and openness to turnaround opportunities.

  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Construction / Contracting
  • Commercial Services
  • Printing
  • Retail
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Products
  • And others

Investment Strategy

Disciplined in what we pursue. Creative in how we structure.

Seeking investments in the lower middle market and being disciplined in what we will pursue yet creative in how we will structure investments has been vital to our success.

Evaluate

Collective experience

We bring the collective business experiences of our team to bear in evaluating potential investments, with a clear view of what we will and will not pursue.

Structure

Flexible, thoughtful terms

Because every opportunity is unique, we are creative in how we structure investments — including full or partial transitions for owners.

Partner

Actively involved after closing

We seek to create a collaborative approach with the management teams of our companies, working alongside them to build lasting value.

Contact

Let’s discuss your opportunity.

Business owners, management teams and intermediaries are welcome to reach out. We review every inquiry and treat all discussions with discretion.

Office Alliant Capital, Inc.
1 First Missouri Center, Suite 218
St. Louis, MO 63141

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