Champlain Capital

What is Champlain Capital?

Champlain Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on partnering with U.S. lower middle-market companies, aiming to facilitate their growth by leveraging the firm's C-level expertise. Founded in 2002 and based in San Francisco, California, they have over 20 years of experience in private equity investments and have worked with more than 70 companies. Champlain Capital has a significant interest in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, business services, healthcare, and value-added distribution.

Their investment approach emphasizes a One-Stop Solution which allows for all equity and debt financing to come from a single source, eliminating the need for traditional third-party lenders. This unique approach provides benefits such as excellent returns with lower risk and cost for investors, faster transaction processes with greater certainty, and flexible transaction structures that cater to sellers' needs. By avoiding the distraction of dealing with adverse third-party lenders, management teams can focus on the growth and operational effectiveness of their business.

Champlain Capital targets companies with EBITDA between $3–15 million and revenues ranging from $10–100 million. They strive for simpler and faster transactions, ensuring that sellers, management teams, and investors all benefit from the alignment of interests.

Their hands-on investment strategy is designed to raise the bar within the private equity industry, offering a highly collaborative working style and transparent operations. The firm's team of professionals boasts a track record of investing over $1 billion across numerous successful enterprises, attributing much of their success to building strong relationships first.