Tempus Partners
Investing for the long-term
Tempus Partners
What We Do
Tempus Partners invests in profitable small businesses in the consumer products and consumer manufacturing spaces. We focus on long-term economics, disciplined capital allocation, and proven growth strategies that generate sustained performance and maximize free cash flow.
Meet Our Team
Team Members
Kyle White
Managing Partner
Kyle White has a robust skillset across business strategy, operations, and finance. After beginning his career in investment banking with Morgan Stanley, Kyle has since founded his own startup, run business strategy for an independent film company, and led mergers and acquisitions at Time Inc.
Geoffrey Champlin
Managing Partner
Geoffrey brings expertise in optimizing go-to-market channels, building & scaling new businesses & products, ecommerce, digital marketing, and operations & fulfillment. Prior to co-founding Tempus Partners, Geoffrey was the Chief Revenue Officer at Catch Co, the largest consumer startup in the fishing industry.
Portfolio
Investment Criteria
Tempus Partners is willing to consider both growth partnerships, in which the team is looking to retain significant ownership and involvement; or full buyouts, in which the current ownership is looking to retire and sell most or all of their equity.
Growth Partnerships
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Tempus acquires >51% ownership
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Current leadership looking to remain involved, Tempus team engaged as advisors / consultants
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Tempus expertise and relationships can unlock new phase of growth
Retiring Principal Buyout
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Tempus acquires >80% ownership
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Existing ownership looking to retire after short transition period
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Tempus team takes direct operational control
Tempus Partners is always happy to confidentially hear about your opportunity and help you assess whether it is a good fit. If you are an owner, intermediary, or friend looking to make a referral, please reach out to us at info@tempusep.com and someone from our investment team will be in touch shortly.
