High Road Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on buying and building leading companies at the smaller end of the middle market. High Road was formed in 2007, and its investment team, with over 80 years of combined experience, currently manages over $470 million of committed capital. A generalist firm, High Road looks for niche-leading companies across most industry groups with revenues of $10 million to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 million to $10 million. High Road works in partnership with management to take companies to the next level, with the expectation of doubling or tripling EBITDA during the course of its ownership through a combination of organic growth initiatives and add-on acquisitions.
Investment Strategy:
Post acquisition, High Road helps its companies reach the next level by:
• Supporting management’s organic growth initiatives
• Finding & completing add-on acquisitions that improve strategic position
• Utilizing operating resources to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Improving the infrastructure, systems, and processes of the company
Investment Philosophy:
We believe the path to success lies in taking the high road in all that we do, which means:
• Cutting a fair deal and sticking to it
• Treating portfolio company management teams as partners
• Responding to bumps in the road with patient but focused effort
• If we consistently work hard and do the right thing, we will ultimately succeed
Investment Criteria:
High Road seeks majority ownership in profitable, well-run companies in the US and Canada with the following attributes:
• Niche market leadership, or the potential to grow into market leadership
• Exceptional growth potential
• EBITDA margin 10% or better
Portfolio companies most actively seeking add-ons include:
• General Tools & Instruments
• York Wallcoverings
Investment Strategy:
Post acquisition, High Road helps its companies reach the next level by:
• Supporting management’s organic growth initiatives
• Finding & completing add-on acquisitions that improve strategic position
• Utilizing operating resources to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Improving the infrastructure, systems, and processes of the company
Investment Philosophy:
We believe the path to success lies in taking the high road in all that we do, which means:
• Cutting a fair deal and sticking to it
• Treating portfolio company management teams as partners
• Responding to bumps in the road with patient but focused effort
• If we consistently work hard and do the right thing, we will ultimately succeed
Investment Criteria:
High Road seeks majority ownership in profitable, well-run companies in the US and Canada with the following attributes:
• Niche market leadership, or the potential to grow into market leadership
• Exceptional growth potential
• EBITDA margin 10% or better
Portfolio companies most actively seeking add-ons include:
• General Tools & Instruments
• York Wallcoverings
Location: United States, New York
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2007
Investment Type: Private Equity Firm
Investment Stage: Private Equity
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| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 05.01.2021 | Bluespire,... | bluespiremarketing.com | - | United Sta... |
| 12.12.2020 | Exponentia... | exponentialpower.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Guidemark ... | guidemarkhealth.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Cali Floor... | calibamboo.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Celco Cont... | celcocontrols.com | - | Canada, Ma... |
| - | John Henry... | jhfoster.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | SMB Machin... | smbsales.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | PPG | thecrowngrp.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Radix Wire... | radix-wire.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Storage Ba... | sbsbattery.com | - | United Sta... |
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 13.12.2021 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company John Henry Foster Minnesota Completes Sensors Acquisition | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company John Henry Foster Minnesota ( ) has completed the acquisition of Sensors Inc. and Sensors Integration Corp. (collectively, “Sensors”), its second acquisition un... |
| 15.10.2021 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company Exponential Power Acquires Dry Creek and Static Power | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company Exponential Power ( ) has completed the acquisitions of Dry Creek Enterprises ( ) and Static Power Conversion Services Inc. ( ), marking the third and fourth ... |
| 03.02.2021 | High Road Capital Partners Sells Portfolio Company General Tools & Instruments | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced the sale of its portfolio company GTI Holding Company, the parent company of General Tools and Instruments, LLC (“General Tools”) ( ), to Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR), for $115,000,... |
| 11.01.2021 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company John Henry Foster Minnesota Acquires Distribution Segment of Motion Tech Automation | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company John Henry Foster Minnesota ( ) has completed the acquisition of the assets of the distribution segment of Motion Tech Automation ( ), marking the company’s fi... |
| 07.05.2020 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company General Tools & Instruments Acquires Garden Weasel | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced that its portfolio company General Tools & Instruments ( ) has acquired Garden Weasel ( ), a provider of specialized lawn and garden tools, from Faultless Brands. The transaction marks Gen... |
| 07.05.2020 | High Road Capital Partners Portfolio Company General Tools Instruments Acquires Garden Weasel | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced that its portfolio company General Tools Instruments ( ) has acquired Garden Weasel ( ), a provider of specialized lawn and garden tools, from Faultless Brands. The transaction marks General ... |
| 14.11.2019 | High Road Capital Partners Sells Portfolio Company Banner Solutions | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced the sale of its portfolio company Banner Solutions ( ) to Tailwind Capital. The sale, which closed on October 31, 2019, marks the second exit for High Road Capital Partners Fund II. Kansas C... |
| 19.09.2019 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company U-C Coatings Acquires Eco Chemical | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company U-C Coatings ( ) has completed the acquisition of the assets of the stains and industrial coatings business of Eco Chemical, Inc. ( ), marking the company’s se... |
| 06.09.2019 | Portfolio Company Banner Solutions Acquires Specialized Builder’s Hardware | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company Banner Solutions ( ) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Specialized Builder’s Hardware ( ), marking the company’s fifth acquisition under High Road... |
| 17.06.2019 | Portfolio Company Banner Solutions Acquires Berg Wholesale | High Road Capital Partners ( ) announced today that its portfolio company Banner Solutions ( ) has completed the acquisition of Berg Wholesale ( ), marking the fourth acquisition for the company under High Road Capitals ownership. ... |
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 03.02.2021 | High Road Capital Partners Sells Portfolio Company General Tools & Instruments | |
| 11.01.2021 | High Road Capital Partners' Portfolio Company John Henry Foster Minnesota Acquires Distribution Segment Of Motion Tech Automation | |
| 04.11.2018 | High Road Acquires Radix Wire | High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Radix Wire (www.radix-wire.com), marking the ninth platform acquisition for High Road Capital Partners Fund II. Cleveland, Ohio-based ... |
| 04.11.2018 | High Road Acquires Radix Wire | High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Radix Wire (www.radix-wire.com), marking the ninth platform acquisition for High Road Capital Partners Fund II. Cleveland, Ohio-based ... |
| 06.05.2018 | High Road Exits AIS for About $86M | High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced the sale of its portfolio company All Integrated Solutions (AIS) to MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), marking the sixth exit for the firm’s debut fund, High Road Capital Partne... |
| 01.05.2018 | MSC Industrial Supply Co. Acquires All Integrated Solutions | MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired All Integrated Solutions (AIS) fr... |
| 10.01.2018 | High Road Capital Acquires U-C Coatings | High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced today it has completed the acquisition of U-C Coatings (www.uccoatings.com). U-C Coatings is the leading manufacturer and distributor of premier specialty coatings and sealants for ... |
| 28.11.2017 | High Road-backed General Tools Acquires PacTool assets | High Road Capital Partners announced today that its portfolio company General Tools & Instruments has completed the acquisition of the assets of PacTool International. Based near Seattle, Washington, PacTool International designs and ma... |
| 28.11.2017 | High Road-backed General Tools Acquires PacTool assets | High Road Capital Partners announced today that its portfolio company General Tools & Instruments has completed the acquisition of the assets of PacTool International. Based near Seattle, Washington, PacTool International designs and ma... |
| 20.07.2017 | High Road and Charter Oak to Sell The Crown Group to PPG | PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Crown Group, a U.S.-based coatings application services business, from High Road Capital Partners and Charter Oak Capital Pa... |
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