Taylor Street Partners
About Taylor Street Partners
We seek to invest in North American-based lower middle market companies through commitments to private equity funds, direct equity co-investments, and strategic investments.
The leadership team at Taylor Street has invested in over 200 private equity funds and co-investments.
Investment Criteria
Fund Investments
▪ Fund Size: Lower middle market buyout funds (<$500M fund size)
▪ Performance: Investment teams with verifiable track records
▪ Differentiation: Geographic and/or sector specialization
▪ Structure: Value-oriented with moderate use of leverage
▪ Value Add: Demonstrated ability to consistently create value
▪ Alignment: Relationship-oriented with shared goals
Co-Investments
▪ Company Size: EBITDA: $2M-$15M
▪ Market Position: Proven companies in defensible market niches
▪ Transaction Dynamics: Typically family-owned, transitioning to institutional ownership
▪ Structure: Disciplined approach to valuation and moderate use of leverage
▪ Value Creation: Multiple avenues of growth in attractive end markets
▪ Expertise: Partnering with PE funds & independent sponsors with relevant experience
Strategic Investments
▪ Continuation Vehicles: Existing investments with runway for continued growth
▪ Long-Term Hold: Investments with a horizon of multiple decades
▪ Secondaries: Opportunistic investments in well-known assets
People
- C.J. Denmark, Managing Director