Bounds Equity Partners

Bounds Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm specializing in well-managed, entrepreneurial businesses with EBITDA exceeding $1 million. Founded in 2009, the firm has invested in over 70 companies across various industries, including building materials, consumer products, and specialty manufacturing. The principals of Bounds Equity Partners have over 30 years of experience in private equity, having previously led firms such as Heller Equity Capital Corporation, Allstate Private Equity, and Goense Bounds & Partners. They currently manage over $100 million in capital.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to enhance and grow their businesses. They are particularly adept at working with companies that may face key man risk, incomplete management teams, or lack certain financial controls. Bounds Equity Partners brings the necessary resources and expertise to implement effective strategies for growth, including expanding sales channels, product lines, and customer bases. Their approach is hands-on, working closely with management teams to build larger, more successful companies.

Bounds Equity Partners typically invests a minimum of $1 million in companies with an enterprise value of at least $3 million. They seek to hold controlling interests in their portfolio companies and prefer investments in businesses located in the United States, particularly east of the Rocky Mountains, and Canada. The firm is committed to a minimum investment horizon of five years, ensuring a long-term partnership with the companies they invest in.