LongWater Opportunities

LongWater Opportunities is an operationally focused private equity firm that targets control equity investments in U.S.-based manufacturing companies across the lower middle market. Founded in 2009, the firm partners with family-owned and operated businesses, providing both capital and hands-on support to fund growth initiatives and execute strategic plans. The firm has completed 18 transactions to date and recently closed its third fund.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as manufacturing, business services, building materials, and consumer products. LongWater seeks companies with defensible U.S. production, low labor content, and compelling organic growth prospects. The firm typically invests in businesses with revenues between $10 million and $50 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $10 million.

LongWater's approach emphasizes building trusting relationships, serving with humility, staying positive while confronting reality, and creating clarity through simplicity. The firm operates with a long-term perspective, aiming to build sustainable competitive advantages for its portfolio companies. In October 2023, LongWater expanded its offerings by launching a dedicated private credit and capital solutions strategy, led by a team of seasoned professionals with expertise in private credit and equity co-investments.