Investment Focus & Thesis

Chestnut Capital focuses on industrial distribution and supply chain companies with a thesis centered on the growth of e-commerce and supply chain optimization: Investment Range Equity investments typically ranging from $15 million to $75 million in companies with enterprise values of $25 million to $200 million. Sector Focus Industrial distribution, supply chain, and logistics. Industrial distribution — Industrial products and components distribution Supply chain — Supply chain management and logistics services Logistics — Transportation and warehousing services Specialty distribution — Niche and specialty product distribution

Key Takeaways

  • Focus on Logistics, Technology, Distribution companies
  • Investment range: $25M-$100M in equity
  • Based in United States
  • Growth equity focus
  • Active value creation approach
  • Also invests in Industrial

Portfolio Companies

Chestnut Capital has built a portfolio of industrial distribution and logistics companies: Industrial Products Distribution Industrial products and components distributor Supply Chain Solutions Inc Supply chain management services Logistics Services Group Transportation and logistics services Specialty Distribution Co Specialty product distribution Warehouse Solutions Holdings Warehousing and fulfillment services Distribution Technology Corp Distribution technology and automation

What Chestnut Capital Looks For

Based on their investment approach, Chestnut evaluates opportunities based on: Customer relationships — Strong customer relationships and repeat business Operational excellence — Proven operational capabilities and efficiency Market position — Strong competitive positions in niche markets Management teams — Experienced distribution and logistics executives Growth potential — Clear pathways to organic growth and acquisition }> Pro Tip Chestnut Capital brings deep distribution expertise and operational experience. They look for companies with strong customer relationships that can benefit from capital and strategic guidance.

The Value of Financial Preparedness

Industrial distribution investors expect professional financial infrastructure and operational metrics: Operational Metrics • Inventory turnover • Order accuracy • Fill rates • Customer retention Financial Data • Gross margins • Revenue by customer • Working capital needs • EBITDA analysis }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help industrial distribution companies prepare for PE investment by building professional financial infrastructure, creating detailed operational metrics, and ensuring your financials are investor-ready.

Pro Tip

Demonstrate a strong management team with equity ownership alignment.

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