Our Approach

Identifying and cultivating a sector-defining business.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to acquire, operate, and grow a single, great business.

Our vision is to preserve the legacy you’ve built, and to deliver long-term value to your employees, customers, and the broader community you serve.

How we operate

Unlike traditional private equity, our goal is to acquire a single company that we ourselves will step into as leaders of the business. We will be dedicated to the daily operations of the business, and work alongside your employees and customers to steward the company into the next chapter of its story.

We take a three-stage approach to our investment process:

Stage 1: Exploration. We want to learn about you and the company you’ve built. You’ll get to know us, our values, and how we can potentially work together.

Stage 2: Letter of intent (“LOI”). We submit information requests to better understand the operations and financial profile of the business, and lay out the key terms of our partnership.

Stage 3: Diligence and close. Final diligence, documentation, and wiring of funds.

What we look for

We have a flexible mandate from our investors, but the businesses that get us particularly excited usually exhibit the following characteristics:

  • B2B or B2C services with highly recurring (or “re-occurring”) revenues and a loyal customer base

  • Annual revenues of $5 - 50 million, and / or EBITDA of $1 - $10 million

  • Proven market leadership, clear growth avenues, and an owner motivated to sell — while retaining a minority stake in the business

We aim to execute an efficient transaction process and vow to operate with the highest level of integrity throughout the deal and beyond.

Why “Pineway?”

Chris grew up in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by inspiring groves of ancient pines. Meanwhile, six thousand miles away in Southern Italy, Ale’s childhood was shaped on Via dei Pini where the same trees symbolize growth and resilience. At Pineway, we seek to cultivate a business in a way that fosters long-term success and sustainable growth.

Let’s connect.

If Pineway’s approach resonates with you, let’s roll up our sleeves together and get in touch. We are excited to learn about the company you’ve built and how we can partner.