Investment Focus
B2B Tech-Enabled Services
Selective investments
We are selective in the investments we make. We invest in profitable, growth-stage technology companies that have outsized potential. We invest in companies who are driven to make a difference, and share our foundational belief of doing the right things for the right reasons.
Our approach
Our unique approach to personal engagement has provided growth equity to over 41 expansion-stage B2B Tech-Enabled Services companies (including 10 platform acquisitions and 31 follow-on acquisitions).
Investing in what we know
Healthcare. Technology Services. Data-driven Marketing. Renewable Energy.
Lower Middle Market
$5-30 million
in revenue
$1-5 million
EBITDA at time of investment
Investment Criteria
- Majority recurring revenue
- Strong EBITDA margins
- Achieving organic double-digit revenue growth
- Alignment of values and mission amongst partnership and shareholders
Transaction
$10-50 million
initial transaction size of control investments
Healthcare
- Healthcare IT
- Pharmacy Software/Services
- Niche Hospital Management Software
- Revenue Cycle Management
Technology Services
- IT Managed Services
- Enterprise Software
- Data Analytics
- Education
Data-driven Marketing
- Multi-channel Marketing in Specific Niches
Renewable Energy
- Energy Retailers
- Energy Procurement
- Recurring Asset Management Services for Solar
- Energy Efficiency Software and Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
We are experts in the art of the acquisition and seek to grow companies faster than organic growth alone will allow. When you partner with 424 Capital, you gain the support of an experienced M&A team whose job it is to help you expand the attributes of your company through acquiring smaller businesses, helping to create product line extensions, add complimentary intellectual capital, and ultimately build value. We source, diligence, finance and close 100% of our companies’ acquisitions – allowing you to stay focused on growing your business.