Blackstreet Capital Management, LLC

What is Blackstreet Capital Management, LLC?

Blackstreet Capital Management, LLC is an investment bank that specializes in mobilizing capital for businesses through equity and mezzanine investments. With assets under management amounting to $300 million, they focus on strategic investments in the lower middle market sector. Blackstreet Capital Management specifically seeks out businesses that are underperforming, financially distressed, or situated in industries that are currently out of favor.

Their target investment range is between $500,000 to $15,000,000, which they allocate towards businesses generating $25 to $150 million in revenue. The fund takes pride in their expertise in managing buyouts, particularly Management Buyouts (MBO) and Leveraged Buyouts (LBO). Their investment acumen extends across a diverse array of industries including Software, Education, Business Solutions, Hardware and Manufacturing, CleanTech, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Food and Beverage, as well as Logistics and Distribution.

Operating as a permanent holding company, as opposed to a private equity fund, allows them to invest for the long term without the typical constraints of fund life. Blackstreet Capital Holdings, which operates under the same management, currently holds eight subsidiaries in sectors spanning education, manufacturing, consumer products, sports and entertainment, distribution, technology, consumer finance, franchising, and retail.

Their investment philosophy centers on bringing both capital and operational experience to the table, enabling their portfolio companies to expand operations and deliver top-notch services and products, as mentioned by one of their partners, Judson Browne, CEO of Auto Cash.