Intermediaries
Industry Focus:
Platform invests in a wide variety of industries, but we generally seek to avoid cyclical or high-tech industries.
Industry Experience:
- Aviation – FBOs, Charter
- Financial Services – Asset Management, Insurance, Banking
- Healthcare – Diagnostic Imaging, Billing & Collections
- Industrial Distribution
- Media – Outdoor Advertising, Radio, TV
- Retail – Catalog Marketing, Grocery, Specialty Toys
- Telecommunications – Cellular Towers, Co-location Facilities
- Transaction Processing – ATMs, Loan Processing, Tax Processing, Prepaid Debit Cards, Bill Payment
Investment Parameters:
- Equity investments of $10 to $50 million
- Proven and profitable business models and companies
- Significant free cash flow with limited capex requirements
- Scalable operating platform
- “Buy & build” opportunities in fragmented industries
- Strong management team
Transaction Types:
- Recapitalizations
- Buyouts
- Corporate Divestitures
- Significant Minority Investments
“We chose Platform as our financial partner given their experience in helping to build great companies. They understand the issues companies face and provide meaningful guidance and resources. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Platform.”
