Investment Focus & Thesis

Court Square Capital Partners targets companies with enterprise values typically between $100 million and $1 billion. The firm seeks businesses with strong market positions and clear pathways to value creation: Investment Range Equity investments of $25M-$150M in companies with enterprise values typically ranging from $100M-$1B. Stage Focus Control and significant minority investments in established middle-market companies. Business Services — IT services, professional services, and outsourced business processes Healthcare Services — Healthcare services, medical practices, and healthcare IT companies Industrial Services — Industrial maintenance, facility services, and specialty services Consumer Services — Franchise systems, education services, and consumer services

Recent Investment Activity

Court Square Capital has maintained active investment in the middle market, partnering with management teams to build lasting businesses. The firm's collaborative approach and operational expertise make it an ideal partner for companies seeking growth. Company Sector Investment Theme Year Business Services Platform Business Services Growth Equity 2024 Healthcare Services Network Healthcare Services Control Buyout 2024 Industrial Services Company Industrial Services Growth Equity 2023 Consumer Services Platform Consumer Services Control Buyout 2023 Court Square's value creation approach emphasizes partnership with management teams, providing strategic guidance and operational support while respecting the entrepreneurial spirit that made each business successful.

Notable Portfolio Companies

Court Square Capital has built a portfolio of market-leading companies in the middle market, demonstrating their ability to partner with management teams to create significant value: Business Services Leaders Companies providing critical outsourced services to enterprise customers, often with strong recurring revenue characteristics. Healthcare Services Platforms Companies providing healthcare services, addressing the growing demand for quality healthcare delivery. Industrial Service Companies Businesses providing critical industrial services, including maintenance, repair, and specialty services. Court Square Capital's value creation strategy includes providing strategic guidance, supporting acquisitions, and helping portfolio companies professionalize their operations.

What Court Square Capital Partners Looks For

Court Square Capital evaluates opportunities based on several key criteria that indicate a company's potential for growth and value creation: Strong market position — Companies with defensible competitive advantages and established customer relationships Recurring revenue model — Businesses with recurring revenue characteristics and predictable cash flows Growth potential — Companies operating in markets with favorable trends and expansion opportunities Proven management team — Leadership with the skills to scale operations while maintaining focus Value creation opportunity — Clear pathways to enhance value through improvements or expansion }> Pro Tip Court Square values partnerships with management teams. Be prepared to discuss your vision for growth and how their capital and resources can help you achieve your goals.

How to Connect With Court Square Capital

Approaching Court Square requires demonstrating both financial performance and growth potential: 1 Demonstrate Business Model Strength Quantify your business strength through revenue analysis, customer concentration, and competitive positioning. 2 Prepare Financial Infrastructure Ensure clean financials with EBITDA of $10M+. Be prepared for thorough due diligence. 3 Articulate Growth Vision Develop a clear thesis for how Court Square's partnership can accelerate growth. 4 Build Relationships Leverage professional advisors and industry connections to get introduced.

The Value of Professional Financial Infrastructure

Companies seeking PE investment from middle market firms like Court Square Capital must demonstrate solid financial infrastructure: Financial Preparation Clean financial statements EBITDA optimization Financial reporting upgrade Due diligence data room Working capital analysis Operational Metrics Customer metrics Operational efficiency Key performance indicators Growth modeling Industry benchmarks }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help middle market companies prepare for PE investment by building professional financial infrastructure. Our fractional CFO services ensure you're ready for due diligence with clean financials and strategic insights.

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