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Investment Criteria

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Our Investment Criteria

We look for companies with the following characteristics:

  • Location: United States

  • Industries: Consumer products | Consumer manufacturing

  • Size: $1.5M - $10M in EBITDA, $10M - $100M in Revenue​

Tempus Partners is willing to consider both growth partnerships, in which the team is looking to retain significant ownership and involvement; or full buyouts, in which the current ownership is looking to retire and sell most or all of their equity.

Growth Partnerships
  • Tempus acquires >51% ownership

  • Current leadership looking to remain involved, Tempus team engaged as advisors / consultants

  • Tempus expertise and relationships can unlock new phase of growth

Retiring Principal Buyout
  • Tempus acquires >80% ownership

  • Existing ownership looking to retire after short transition period

  • Tempus team takes direct operational control

Additional Criteria

Capital Efficient

Low capital expenditures and high inventory turns.

Dedicated Customer

We look for businesses with a core customer who evangelizes the brand.

Strong Hero Product

At least one product line with strong volume, profitability, and repeat customer purchases and/or referrals.

Tempus Partners is always happy to confidentially hear about your opportunity and help you assess whether it is a good fit. If you are an owner, intermediary, or friend looking to make a referral, please reach out to us at info@tempusep.com and someone from our investment team will be in touch shortly.

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