About Us
Mosaic Capital Partners (Mosaic) is the preeminent employee ownership private equity firm, focused on acquiring lower middle market companies ($5 to $15 million of EBITDA) through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) buyout.
Mosaic combines the best attributes of Private Equity and ESOPs in our Employee Ownership (EO) Buyout structures to provide Business Owners, Management Teams and Employees with a differentiated change of control option. Mosaic provides an attractive cash purchase price, strategic value, a true corporate governance partner and a life-changing wealth creation opportunity for every target company employee.
Across two flagship funds, Mosaic has created or supported over 3,000 employee owners through 17 platform investments, spanning a range of industries including manufacturing, business services, and consumer products and services. Mosaic brings significant investment, industry and operating experience to each portfolio company.
Investment Criteria
Mosaic is exclusively focused on the lower middle market and on employee ownership control transactions. There are employee-owned businesses in nearly every sector of the economy. Key Company and Investment parameters are noted here:
Size of company
$10 – $100 million Revenue
$5 – $15 million EBITDA
Company Profile
- Proven financial performance
- Attractive growth opportunities
- Strong management team
- EBITDA Margins: 10%+
- Defensible market position
- Limited cyclicality
- Reliable cash flows
- Diverse customer base
Board Representation
Active Board Representation Required
Geography
North America
Investment Size
$10 – $25 million
Larger with LP Co-Invest
Target Industries
- Consumer Products & Services
- Manufacturing
- Business Services
Typical Investment Period
Flexible; Usually 5 – 6 years
Transaction Type
ESOP Buyout, EOT Buyout, Partial to 100% ESOP, ESOP Recapitalization