Company: CVF Capital Partners
Description: CVF Capital Partners, established in 2005, is a California-based private equity firm specializing in providing capital to small and medium-sized businesses. With a dedicated team of managing partners who have collaborated for over a decade, CVF Capital Partners boasts a collective experience exceeding 85 years. During this time, the firm has successfully invested $250 million across more than 45 transactions both domestically and internationally.
CVF Capital Partners adopts a customized approach to capital deployment, utilizing subordinated debt and preferred stock investments to support late-stage growth, expansion, strategic acquisitions, ownership transitions, and recapitalizations. The firm has extensive expertise in leading transactions, as well as in co-investing with other private equity firms and independent sponsors. While CVF can invest as a majority owner or as part of a control equity group, it typically holds minority equity stakes.
The firm specifically targets growth-oriented companies located throughout the Western United States, focusing on those with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million and at least $1 million in cash flow. CVF Capital Partners aims for investments between $3 million and $15 million, although the firm has established strong relationships with strategic partners, enabling it to pursue significantly larger investments as opportunities arise.
In its investment strategy, CVF Capital Partners takes a diversified approach, demonstrating a proven track record in various sectors including logistics and distribution, manufacturing, software as a service (SaaS), waste and recycling, consumer products and services, human resources, and business services. This breadth of experience positions CVF as a knowledgeable player in the private equity landscape, committed to fostering growth and success in its portfolio companies.