Guideboat Capital Partners is an investment holding firm focused on partnering with founder and entrepreneur led teams to build exceptional middle-market companies.
Founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas, Guideboat was formed with a thesis that the quality of our partners and the strength of our relationships was the most determining factor in our long term success. At history and heart we're entrepreneurs and operators who prioritize the team and long term success of the business.
We strive to identify businesses where we can build a strong relationship with the management team and support them through collaborative strategic planning, growth initiatives and ongoing capital support. We come across investment opportunities in all shapes and sizes. While we rarely say "no" to reviewing initial inquiries, we welcome opportunities that fit within our investment sweet spot.
We primarily focus on lower middle-market companies generating $10mm – $150mm in revenue and $3mm – $15mm in EBITDA . We seek to invest $5mm - $50mm in equity in each acquisition.
We rarely say "no" to reviewing initial inquires, but we generally focus on industries we know:
We are flexible in how we structure our investments to meet the needs of the business. There are no limits to how long we own a company or the type of investments we can do. We invest with a hands-on operational approach and focus on ensuring each company we invest in has the right capital structure to achieve our objectives.
The most important investment parameter is the team. We have a simple perspective on people: we look to partner with management teams that are passionate, curious and gritty. Most importantly, we only look to partner with people that share our values and love of our capitalist system that allows ordinary folks to build extraordinary businesses.
A Michigan-based fine art portrait studio providing artistic images and heirloom quality products specializing in children’s portraits.
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Scenthound is a franchisor of a membership-based, pet grooming franchise focused on hygiene and “pet wellness.” Scenthound provides routine grooming services and performs detailed pet health assessments using five core evaluation metrics: skin, coat, ears, nails, teeth (S.C.E.N.T.).
Franworth is a franchisor holding company that provides back-office services and strategic leadership to early-stage franchisors.
Buff City Soap is a franchisor of a unique retail concept that makes plant-based, handmade soaps and bath products all in-store. All products are made on-site at a Buff City Soap Makery, a minimalist store design with a central bar-like area that allows customers to be present during the manufacturing process. Originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee, as a single retail unit, the business has expanded throughout the U.S.
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina is a fast-growing Hispanic-focused sports bar chain in the U.S. Ojos Locos currently operates 14 restaurants in Texas, 1 in New Mexico, and 3 in Arizona.
A Michigan-based fine art portrait studio providing artistic images and heirloom quality products specializing in children’s portraits.
Scenthound is a franchisor of a membership-based, pet grooming franchise focused on hygiene and “pet wellness.” Scenthound provides routine grooming services and performs detailed pet health assessments using five core evaluation metrics: skin, coat, ears, nails, teeth (S.C.E.N.T.).
Franworth is a franchisor holding company that provides back-office services and strategic leadership to early-stage franchisors.
Gulf Utility Service is a Texas-based water and wastewater utility company committed to technological innovation and ecologically responsible management of water, our most precious resource.
Bullet Forestal is one of the only mixed native species forestry companies in the Americas with a specific focus on growing high-value hardwoods on the northern coast of Colombia.
The Pantry, Inc. was a publicly traded convenience store chain based in Cary, North Carolina that operated Kangaroo Express stores.
Buff City Soap is a franchisor of a unique retail concept that makes plant-based, handmade soaps and bath products all in-store. All products are made on-site at a Buff City Soap Makery, a minimalist store design with a central bar-like area that allows customers to be present during the manufacturing process. Originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee, as a single retail unit, the business has expanded throughout the U.S.
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina is a fast-growing Hispanic-focused sports bar chain in the U.S. Ojos Locos currently operates 14 restaurants in Texas, 1 in New Mexico, and 3 in Arizona.
CityVet is a general veterinary practice that strives to balance complete, competent, convenient, and compassionate service with affordability.
Streamline Brands is a fast-growing franchisor of swim schools in the US. The company offers a full suite of programs, ranging from toddler through Olympic-level training under the SafeSplash and Swim Labs brands.
CityVet is a general veterinary practice that strives to balance complete, competent, convenient, and compassionate service with affordability.
Streamline Brands is a fast-growing franchisor of swim schools in the US. The company offers a full suite of programs, ranging from toddler through Olympic-level training under the SafeSplash and Swim Labs brands.
The Pantry, Inc. was a publicly traded convenience store chain based in Cary, North Carolina that operated Kangaroo Express stores.
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