Investment Focus & Thesis

Huron Capital is an operationally focused private equity platform with a long history of growing lower middle-market companies. Their ExecFactor strategy focuses on creating leading service companies: Investment Range Equity investments typically ranging from $50 million or more in established service companies. Sector Focus Business services, facility services, franchise platforms, and consumer services. Franchise platforms — Multi-unit franchise businesses with expansion potential Facility services — HVAC, plumbing, and commercial facility services Business services — Outsourced business processes and professional services Home services — Residential and commercial service businesses

Notable Portfolio Companies

Huron Capital has built an extensive portfolio across franchise and facility services: Company Sector Notes Pueblo Mechanical & Controls Facility Services Commercial HVAC and plumbing services platform Sunland Asphalt & Construction Facility Services Asphalt and construction services company Exigent Mechanical Facility Services Mechanical services platform (ExecFactor) Albireo Energy Facility Services Energy and facility management services HCP Services Healthcare Services Healthcare compliance and consulting services Huron's ExecFactor buy-and-build strategy has been particularly successful in creating scaled platforms in facility services, with multiple platforms executing dozens of add-on acquisitions.

What Huron Looks For

Based on their investment approach, Huron Capital evaluates opportunities based on: Franchise potential — Multi-unit concepts with proven unit economics Service model — Recurring service business models with high retention Scale potential — Clear opportunities for add-on acquisitions to build platforms Regional leadership — Companies with strong positions in their service territories Founder-friendly — Entrepreneurs seeking a partner while retaining some ownership }> Pro Tip Huron Capital is particularly well-suited for franchise owners and service business founders who want to accelerate growth through a buy-and-build strategy. Their ExecFactor platform approach allows founders to retain equity while scaling their business.

How to Connect With Huron Capital

Approaching Huron Capital requires demonstrating franchise or service business potential: 1 Demonstrate Unit Economics Showcase proven franchise or service unit economics with strong profitability per location. 2 Show M&A Potential Present a clear thesis for add-on acquisitions to build scale in your market. 3 Emphasize Founder Interest Huron values founder-friendly arrangements. Be open to retained equity stakes. 4 Highlight Recurring Revenue Demonstrate service contracts or maintenance agreements that provide recurring revenue.

The Value of Financial Preparedness

PE firms like Huron expect detailed financial information, especially for franchise and service businesses: Unit Economics • Unit-level P&L by location • Same-store sales growth • Customer retention rates • Average ticket and transaction data Operational Data • Location-level performance • Labor cost analysis • Customer acquisition costs • Brand and franchise value }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help franchise and service companies prepare for PE investment by building detailed unit economics analysis, location-level dashboards, and growth models. Our fractional CFO services ensure your company is ready for due diligence from firms like Huron Capital.

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