PRIVATE
INVESTMENT FIRM
Specializing in U.S. Based Lower Middle Market Businesses
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Lowe Capital is a independent investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market with a focus on industrial/commercial services, products and value-added distribution. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.
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We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive fashion without disrupting the unique culture and principles that have enabled the company to succeed.
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We leverage our experience and our professional network to deliver the resources necessary to help our portfolio companies and their management teams succeed.
Preferred Industries
Business & Industrial Services
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Niche Manufacturing
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Value-added Distribution
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Consumer Products & Services
Scale
Revenue: >$10 Million
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EBITDA: >$2 Million
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EBITDA Margins: >10%
Any Size for Add-on Acquisitions
Company Characteristics
Headquartered in the United States
Strong Management Remaining
Fragmented or Niche Industry
Identifiable Growth Opportunities
Diverse Customer Base
OUR COMPANIES
Anchor Scaffolding & Ladder Co. provides scaffolding erection, dismantle and rental services to contractors and owners mainly in commercial and municipal end markets. The company is headquartered in Chesapeake, VA . As of the acquisition, the Company operates as a division of ECRS.​
Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, & Duct Insulations, Inc. provides mechanical insulation services for duct work, boilers, tanks, and process piping to industrial, light industrial, and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in the Charlotte, NA area. As of the acquisition, the Company has been successfully integrated into Incorp.
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East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding (ECRS) is a premier work access solutions and service provider specializing in scaffolding, swing stages and hoists for the infrastructure and commercial end markets. ECRS' service offering includes engineering & design, erection & dismantle, and equipment rental. The company is headquartered in the Baltimore-DC area with satellite offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, Florida.
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Seeking add-on acquisitions: scaffolding and work-access equipment services
Incorp is a leading provider of specialty insulation, scaffolding, coatings and other multi-craft services in support of customers’ routine maintenance and capital service needs. The company provides services throughout the U.S. to a diverse customer base operating in the power generation, chemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, manufacturing, and other end markets.
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Seeking add-on acquisitions: industrial insulation, coatings, abatement and other maintenance services
ConTeras Industrial Group is a soft-craft maintenance, retrofit, and capital project services company providing specialty trade services, including scaffolding & work access solutions, insulation, coatings, metal siding & roofing, abatement, and other services. Company serves a variety of industrial, commercial and infrastructure end
markets including power, pulp & paper, chemical, steel, manufacturing, food
processing, data center, municipal, and aerospace.
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Seeking add-on acquisitions: scaffolding & work access solutions, industrial insulation, coatings, abatement and other maintenance services
ABOUT
James Lowe
Managing Principal
M: 440-653-3827
James is the Managing Principal of Lowe Capital Management LLC. He is responsible for all aspects of operations including idea generation, deal sourcing, transaction execution and portfolio company management.
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Prior to founding Lowe Capital, James was an investor at Baird Capital, a lower middle market private equity group based in Chicago, IL. James focused on U.S. based investment opportunities in the industrial, commercial and consumer sectors.
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Prior to joining Baird Capital, James worked in investment banking with J.P. Morgan focused on M&A, debt and equity offerings and strategic advisory for industrial, commercial, distribution, auto and build products clients.
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James earned his BS in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Case Western University.
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