Lariat Partners

Lariat Partners is a Denver-based private equity firm specializing in partnering with business owners and entrepreneurs in the lower-middle market. The firm employs its CORE Investment Strategy, targeting Consolidations, Consumables, and Recurring Revenue businesses, to offer a differentiated approach to growing middle-market companies. Lariat has invested across various industries, including Food & Agribusiness, Energy & Environmental Services, Consumer Products, Specialty Distribution, and Industrial Services.

The firm's investment approach emphasizes a 'People First, Strategy Second' philosophy, aiming to create a positive private equity experience for its partners. Lariat focuses on companies with strong management teams and seeks to support their growth through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and expansion capital. The firm has a history of successful investments, such as its involvement in Offen Petroleum, a leading fuel distributor in the Western U.S., and Jacent, a North American retail merchandising expert.

Lariat Partners is committed to redefining the private equity experience by fostering strong partnerships with business owners and entrepreneurs. Its investment strategy is designed to create value through a combination of strategic guidance, operational support, and capital investment, ensuring sustainable growth and success for its portfolio companies.