Sky Island Capital
About Sky Island Capital
Sky Island Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm that specializes in making control equity investments in North American manufacturing companies across a handful of industry verticals.
Criteria for Platform Investments
In the vast ocean of opportunities, it is helpful to be targeted and deliberate about what companies and situations suit Sky Island, and we strive to start with the following eight criteria when assessing new platform companies.
▪ Manufacturing Companies
▪ Headquarters & Primary Operations in the U.S. or Canada
▪ $5-15 Million EBITDA
▪ Privately Held and Managed (Non-Institutional)
▪ Sellers/Management Looking for a Partner (Not Just Capital)
▪ Interest Alignment Through Rollover Investment
▪ Asymmetric Risk Profile
▪ Majority Control
We have developed a robust value creation plan that we call our Strategic Playbook, which is a bespoke blueprint for each portfolio company and defines how we will work collaboratively to achieve our lofty goals. With the proper foundation in place, we focus on strategy, operational enhancements, and growth, both organically as well as through add-on acquisitions.
We understand that long-term value is not created by how a company is capitalized, but rather by investing in the right people and processes to establish the bedrock on which to grow and thrive.
People
- Jack Waterstreet, Managing Partner