Responsive
We aim to move quickly, communicate clearly and provide thoughtful feedback throughout the investment process.
HOW WE PARTNER
Capital built around the partnership.
Hoist partners with founders, business owners, management teams, independent sponsors and private equity firms to provide flexible capital tailored to the needs of each transaction.
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OPERATING PARTNERS
Founders & Business Owners
We work with founders and business owners seeking capital for growth, liquidity, ownership transitions, recapitalizations and strategic initiatives. Our flexible structure allows us to support the business without requiring a predetermined ownership outcome.
Typical situations: Growth capital · Recapitalizations · Ownership transitions · Acquisitions
Management Teams & Operators
We partner with experienced management teams and operators pursuing acquisitions, expansion initiatives and long-term business-building opportunities.
Typical situations: Management-backed acquisitions · Add-ons · Growth initiatives · Expansion
TRANSACTION PARTNERS
Independent Sponsors
Hoist provides responsive debt and minority equity capital to independent sponsors pursuing compelling lower-middle-market acquisitions. We understand the importance of certainty, flexibility and speed in sponsor-led transactions.
Typical situations: Platform acquisitions · Add-ons · Recapitalizations · Growth capital
Private Equity Sponsors
We work alongside private equity firms to provide flexible debt and co-investment capital supporting acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives.
Typical situations: Acquisition financing · Add-ons · Recapitalizations · Minority co-investments
HOW WE SHOW UP
Flexible by structure. Consistent in partnership.
Flexible
Our ability to invest across debt and minority equity allows us to tailor solutions to each transaction.
Aligned
We structure investments with an emphasis on long-term alignment among owners, sponsors, management teams and Hoist.
Let's build the right capital solution.
If you’re evaluating an acquisition, growth initiative, ownership transition or recapitalization, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more.