Jon Herbst

Key Principal Partners (KPP) makes direct investments in middle-market manufacturing, distribution or service-oriented companies with sales of $30 million to $250 million, EBITDA of at least $5 million and a history of growth and profitable operations. They participate in acquisition financings, growth capital investments, shareholder or partner buyouts, shareholder dividends for wealth diversification, debt refinancing, MBOs and management buyins, ownership transfer transactions and going private transactions. KPP leads investments in the range of $7 million to $40 million. Investments may be structured in any combination of the following: subordinated debt, preferred stock, common equity or warrants, options and other forms of equity participation rights. KPP considers both minority and or majority ownership positions. In addition, the firm makes primary fund investments in leading venture capital, growth equity, buyout and special situations funds and is an active secondary investor in private equity funds.

Canterbury provides subordinated debt and equity structures that support long-term growth strategies and enable above-market returns. In searching for and evaluating new investment opportunities, they seek successful middle-market companies that require capital for LBOs, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings. The firm works exclusively with companies that meet the highest standards in their finances, operations and personnel. Prior to making an investment decision, they conduct due diligence on the company and its markets, and on the private equity sponsor involved in the deal. Industries invested in include manufacturing, restaurants/food processing, business services and distribution.

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Superior Street Partners seeks investment opportunities in small and medium sized companies located in the Midwestern and Mid Atlantic United States with an EBITDA of USD 0.75 to 2 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing and service or distribution sectors. It participates in buyout capital transactions with minority and majority investments. It also takes controlling interest in company.