American Working Capital

American Working Capital is a private investment firm specializing in providing strategic funding and support to privately held middle-market companies in the United States. The firm focuses on both direct investments and co-investment capital, offering a range of advisory services for firms contemplating change of control transactions. AWC has particular expertise in utilizing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a tool of corporate finance, facilitating ownership succession and providing inclusive benefit plans for management and employees.

AWC's investment strategy encompasses a broad spectrum of stages, including Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround, and Distressed investments. The firm targets a diverse array of industries, such as Business Services, Consumer Products and Services, Defense, Distribution, Government Services, Healthcare Services, Logistics, Transportation, and Niche Manufacturing. This wide-ranging approach allows AWC to adapt to various market conditions and opportunities.

With nearly 200 years of collective experience among its financial and management professionals, AWC emphasizes long-term partnerships with existing ownership and management teams. The firm's operating structure provides both financial and human capital to significantly enhance the enterprise value of core businesses, aiming to create enduring success for its portfolio companies.