Coughlin Capital, LLC

What is Coughlin Capital, LLC?

Coughlin Capital is a family-owned and operated private equity firm based in Corte Madera, California. Established in 2007 with a lineage tracing back to over 60 years of family business experience originated in Detroit, Michigan, Coughlin Capital specializes in building equity by investing in lower middle-market companies that demonstrate growth potential.

They focus primarily on logistics and supply chain companies. Coughlin Capital leverages the diverse expertise of their team, which comprises MBAs, JDs, CPAs, and entrepreneurs, to collaborate with partners and understand their businesses comprehensively.

The firm takes pride in navigating and addressing challenges associated with executive management team development and strategically positioning companies for growth. Their three main investment platforms are Logistics and Supply Chain, Entrepreneur Partnerships, and Real Estate.

Within these domains, Coughlin Capital employs a long-term investment philosophy, allowing them to concentrate on nurturing and growing assets sustainably. They are dedicated to providing industry expertise, capital resources, organizational and process discipline, alongside maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit.

Coughlin Capital generally targets companies with revenues ranging from $2 Million to $80 Million and EBITDA or discretionary earnings from $1 Million to $15 Million. Their real estate investments typically focus on stabilized assets valued between $2 Million and $15 Million located within Seattle, Los Angeles, or the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm is committed to value-added ownership and long-term vision without horizon limitations, investing their own capital rather than relying on third-party funds.

This capital flexibility enables them to tailor financing strategies to support a company's post-acquisition growth initiatives. In every acquisition, Coughlin Capital seeks to provide more than just financial resources but also become involved in strategic planning and organizational development to promote long-term equity growth within their investments.