Spanos Barber Jesse & Co

At SBJ, we invest not only in businesses but, in the people who make them great. We believe that enduring value is created through strong partnerships with the leaders of the businesses we support. Drawing on our collective experience, we take a collaborative approach that blends analytical rigor with strategic thinking to navigate complexity and make decisions that drive long-term success. Our Flexible Capital strategy, called SBJ Elevation, invests mezzanine debt and equity into U.S. based businesses seeking growth capital or one-stop recapitalizations. Our partnership-oriented approach includes operational resources and strategic advice to help businesses achieve their full potential. In addition, SBJ Elevation developed the Elevating Jobs Framework™, to help create best in class workplaces through a customized focus on improved job quality for all workers. Investment Characteristics ▪ Compelling growth opportunities ▪ Customer diversification ▪ Experienced management teams ▪ High barriers to entry ▪ Sustainable competitive advantages Investment Criteria ▪ Revenue: $10 - $100mm ▪ EBITDA: $2 - $10mm ▪ Investment Amount: $5 - $40mm+