OUR APPROACH
Guideboat Capital focuses on stable, profitable businesses with strong fundamentals and loyal customers. Our approach is centered on stewardship: pairing long-duration capital with operator-led execution.
We avoid crowded auctions and instead pursue owner-led companies where our partnership, leadership, and patience can meaningfully change the trajectory of the business. We look for opportunities to refine—not reinvent—great businesses.
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At least $2mm of EBITDA; up to $20mm
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Strong preference for active founder pr management team rollover
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Long standing culture; alignment with team and employees; strong shared values
INDUSTRIES
Industrial Services
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Industrial Coatings
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Machinery Repair and Service
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Industrial Compliance
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Field Services
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Heavy Machinery Leasing
Ag Services
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Recycle/Upcycle Markets
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Equine Services and Events
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Market Logistics
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Processing
Business Services
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Cost Optimization
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Utility/Waste Service Brokerage
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Infrastructure Services
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Equipment Dealers
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Environmental Remediation
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Utility services
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Facade Restoration
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Live Entertainment Rental Equipment
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Foundation Repair and Waterproofing
Consumer
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Franchisors
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Beauty and wellness
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Experiential entertainment
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Dealer Networks
Our strategy is built on three core beliefs:
Quality Compounds.
Exceptional businesses don’t need reinvention. They need stewardship, operational focus, and time.
People Are the Competitive Advantage.
A gifted operator and a founder-friendly partnership outperform spreadsheets every time.
Market Noise Creates Opportunity.
We avoid the frenzies and tag alongs, and instead focus on sectors where stability and craft matter.