--- title: "The Capstreet Group as Your Partner" description: "Through our history, we have invested in 140+ transactions and have been partners, both to our portfolio companies and our limited partners, in identifying..." url: https://capstreet.multisites.ai/news/the-capstreet-group-as-your-partner publisher: Capstreet phone: +1-713-332-2700 contact: https://capstreet.multisites.ai/contact --- # The Capstreet Group as Your Partner OtherPublished June 25, 20203 min read ![Capstreet team members at Houston Reads Day](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/_astro/houston-reads-day.DxNd9bIr_Z23gxjt.webp) Through our history, we have invested in 140+ transactions and have been partners, both to our portfolio companies and our limited partners, in identifying and building scalable businesses and in generating significant value appreciation. We remain confident in our research-based investment approach, experienced team, early investment committee involvement and capital structure flexibility to discover growing businesses and are actively seeking additional, compelling opportunities in which to invest. Capstreet is a Houston, Texas based private equity firm that invests in lower middle market companies. We held a final closing for Capstreet V and reached its hard cap of $500 million in December 2019. With this fund, we continue to target industrial distribution and manufacturing companies, as well as outsourced business service companies, including tech enabled services and software businesses. Our investment criteria include the following: - **Investment Strategy**: Capstreet’s approach is to partner with strong management teams with the goal of accelerating growth and profitability, building out corporate infrastructure and creating long term sustainable businesses. - **Company Size and Characteristics**: Companies with $3 – $20 million of EBITDA, with an established operating history, recurring or maintenance driven revenue, and/or high visibility into future cash flow generation. - **Investment Size:** Capstreet’s target investment size ranges from $15 million to $60 million. - **Capital Structure**: We are flexible regarding capital structure and ownership interest, depending on the specific opportunity. Please let us know how we can be a good partner to you and your team during this time. We are available to discuss the current market environment, specific investment opportunities and trends/strategies and actions to mitigate business challenges. ## Contact Us Please feel free to reach out to Michelle Lewis, to learn more about The Capstreet Group or how we partner with companies. Michelle A. Lewis, Principal and Head of Business Development Main: 1-713-332-2700 I Direct: 1-713-332-2748 I Mobile: 1-713-469-1534 Email: [MLewis@capstreet.com](mailto:MLewis@capstreet.com) [www.capstreet.com](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/) ## Terms on this page - [Lower Middle Market](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/glossary/lower-middle-market) - [Private Equity](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/glossary/private-equity) - [EBITDA](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/glossary/ebitda) ## Keep reading - [Automotive technology private equity for dealer-focused companiesCapstreet invests in automotive technology businesses that help dealerships. The firm targets solutions for sales, marketing, finance and insurance, and service lane operations. It describes several recent investments in the sector and looks for owners with $3 to $15 million of EBITDA who want a majority capital partner.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/industries/automotive) - [Business Succession and Exit Options: How to Choose the Right Next Step for Your CompanyOwners have five main exit paths: transfer to family, sell to management, sell to employees through an ESOP, sell to a strategic buyer, or partner with private equity. Each trades price, speed, control and legacy differently. Start planning at least three to five years before you want to step back.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/business-succession-and-exit-options) - [Buy and Build Strategy: How a Platform Company Grows Through Add-On AcquisitionsA buy and build strategy starts with one well-run platform company and adds smaller businesses to it over time. The goal is a larger, more capable company than any single piece could be. It fits fragmented industries best. Owners of smaller firms can sell to a platform and often stay on.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/buy-and-build-strategy) - [Construction technology private equity for software ownersCapstreet believes technology can drive large changes in construction efficiency and project delivery. It targets software businesses that support project and financial management for general contractors and sub-contractors. The firm sees the industry as early on its technology adoption curve and looks for owners with $3 to $15 million of EBITDA.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/industries/construction) - [Capstreet deal criteria: the companies we look forCapstreet looks for entrepreneur-owned business services companies with $3 to $15 million of EBITDA. We make primarily majority investments, and entrepreneurs reinvest alongside Capstreet. We want a tenured team, solid financials, a defensive business model, untapped growth potential and a niche advantage. We invest across 12 industries.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/deal-criteria) - [The due diligence checklist for owners selling to private equityDue diligence is the buyer's check of your business after you sign a letter of intent. Private equity firms review five areas: financial (quality of earnings), operations, tax, HR and benefits, and legal. Owners who gather clean records before the process starts shorten it and face fewer surprises.](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/guides/due-diligence-checklist-for-owners) ## Ready to get started? Let’s talk. Tell us about your company and what you want next. Conversations are private, and there is no obligation. [Start a conversation](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/contact) [(713) 332-2700](tel:+1-713-332-2700)[connect@capstreet.com](mailto:connect@capstreet.com) ![Capstreet team members at a Houston elementary school for Houston Reads Day](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/_astro/houston-reads-day.DxNd9bIr_tggWP.webp)