Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, founded by Chris Sznewajs in 2017, is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm focused on corporate divestitures and other special situations in the lower middle market. Our extensive M&A and operations experience allows us to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. Our senior team has closed over 50 transactions, including over 28 corporate divestitures, across a multitude of industries. Once a complex situation has been navigated, Pacific invests heavily to drive growth and create value.
Through our collaborative approach, we partner with strong management teams to drive strategic change and assist businesses in reaching their full potential.
Corporate Divestitures
Carve Outs
Founder / Family-Owned
MBOs
PE Legacy Assets
Non-Core to Parent Strategy
Operational Opportunities
Growth Upside / M&A Add-On Potential
Capital Constrained
Defensible Market Position
Carve-Out Experience
Transaction Speed / Certainty of Close
Flexibility
M&A / Ops Resources
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