Graycliff Partners

About Graycliff Partners

Graycliff Partners is an investment firm that specializes in private equity and debt investments in the lower middle market across the United States, with a strong emphasis on niches within manufacturing, value-added distribution, and industrial services sectors. They engage in providing capital to support acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth, and expansion of companies driven by competent and entrepreneurial management teams. Their investment approach, which they refer to as L3 – 'relationship-driven investing', is shaped by over three decades of experience and revolves around building lasting relationships, which they consider to be their most significant asset. Graycliff is actively involved in managing investments in various industries such as media, hardware, manufacturing, energy, logistics, medical devices, hospital services, aerospace, defense, real estate, construction, and investment management. The firm displays a commitment to fostering growth and addressing challenges faced by business owners, doubling down on strategic planning and financial structure support. Despite their hands-on engagement, they respect the expertise of company management, leveraging Graycliff’s financial acumen and network to mutual advantage. Their portfolio showcases diverse investments, and the firm has a track record of making meaningful contributions to their portfolio companies, as evidenced by testimonials from former portfolio company CEOs. Graycliff Partners marks their presence within the investment community not only through significant transactions but also through recognitions like being named to Inc.'s list of Founder-Friendly Investors, highlighting their dedication to support founder-led companies.