Our Investment Criteria
We look for companies with the following characteristics:
Location: United States
Industries: Consumer products | Consumer manufacturing
Size: $1.5M - $4M in EBITDA, $10M - $60M in Revenue​
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
Additional Criteria
Capital efficient
Low capital expenditures and high inventory turns
Dedicated customer
We look for businesses with a core customer who evangelizes the brand
Strong hero product
At least one product line with strong volume, profitability, and repeat customer purchases and/or referrals.
Tempus Equity 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.