We value our reputation and companies commitments to employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.
Business exits and transitions from a founder/family fit well with our approach because we hold our own family owned business to the same high standards.
We are active investors who have operated businesses and who bring experience and relationships to help guide the strategic and financial decisions of a business.
Our goal is to be a trusted adviser and counselor on key financial and strategic decisions, typically through active participation on the Board of Directors.
We believe the people are the most important asset of any successful company, and we focus on employee culture and customer service.
We have the ability to provide business opportunities to our portfolio companies through a vast network of longstanding industry relationships.
Criteria
Our structure allows us to be flexible in the criteria we use to evaluate opportunities.
We can pursue opportunities in various industries and assess each investment according to its own merits.
Colton invests amounts from $500,000 to $10 million of capital into each transaction.
Our funds generally do not have strict time frames when capital must be returned.
Uses of investment capital include the following: business exits, growth equity, startup, management buyouts, recapitalization, and acquisition.