For Intermediaries

We at Lava Root Ventures, LLC often work with Intermediaries on identifying potential targets for acquisitions.  We meticulously evaluate each potential deal using a framework that we believe is the key to a successful investment .

 

Attractive investment opportunities will satisfy most of the following investment criteria:

 

Financial

• Revenues of between $5 and $30 Million annually

   

• EBITDA margins of at least 15%

   

• Recurring revenue streams and consistent profitability

   

• Strong balance sheet with limited debt or no debt

   

Industry Profile

• Niche and growing industries within the manufacturing and service sectors

   

• High degree of fragmentation

   

• Minimal exposure to regulatory and environmental liabilities

   

• Limited cyclicality of revenues, products, labor or technology

   

Management

• Owners or senior management willing to participate during the transition of ownership period

   

• Strong, stable and experienced middle management team willing to stay

   

• Solid employee relations, with high retention rates

   

Company Profile

• Respectable leadership or growth position within its industry

   

• Loyal and diverse customer base

   

• Recurring revenue stream, with at least 4 years of continuous profitability

   

• Low capital expenditure requirements

   

Geography

• Throughout the US.