Investment Criteria

Our Focus

Banyan partners with established businesses in manufacturing, essential services, and technology.

Manufacturing

Established manufacturers with differentiated products, strong market positions, and dedicated teams who know their craft.

Essential Services

Commercial and industrial service businesses with recurring revenue, loyal customers, and dedicated teams.

Target Profile

Revenue	$1M – $15M
EBITDA	$250K – $2M+
Business Age	10+ years of operating history
Industries	Manufacturing, industrial services, essential commercial services
Geography	United States
Transaction Type	Buyouts, majority recapitalizations, succession-driven transitions

Characteristics We Value

Stable, recurring cash flow
Experienced employees and healthy company culture
Owners seeking a thoughtful transition or succession partner
Opportunities to take the business further — through new markets, stronger teams, or expanded capacity

Why Banyan

Our Advantage

We Take the Seat

When we acquire a business, a Banyan partner steps into an active leadership role. We don't manage from a board meeting.

Long-Term by Design

We use family capital with no fund timeline. We hold businesses for the right duration — not one determined by investor returns.

No Financial Engineering

We grow businesses by building on what's already working — not by loading them with debt or cutting to the bone.

We've Done This

Our team built and scaled a manufacturing business for 20+ years and sold it to a multi-billion dollar acquirer. That firsthand experience is what we bring.

Owners Talk to Owners

When you call Banyan, you talk to someone who has been exactly where you are.

Not a Fit

Turnarounds or distressed situations
Startups or early-stage companies
Real estate, retail, or restaurants
Businesses requiring immediate significant capital investment

Thinking About What Comes Next?

Every great business eventually reaches the question of what the next chapter looks like. If you’re thinking about it — seriously or just starting to — we’re happy to have a confidential conversation with no pressure and no agenda.