Where We Invest
Pacific Avenue is seeking control investments in businesses that have the potential for transformational upside.
Our investments are assessed using the following criteria:
Size and
Geography
                        Focus:
North America-focused Certain European geographies
Financial Performance:
Performing or underperforming
Platform revenues
$1B+
EBITDA
$100M+
                                    Structure
- Buyouts and recapitalizations
 - Control equity investments
 - Platforms with strong M&A add-on potential
 
Transaction Focus
Corporate divestitures and carve-outs
Founder or family-owned businesses and MBOs
Complex transactions requiring speed and certainty
Private equity legacy assets and industries in transition
Industries with Specific Depth
Select examples below but not limited to:
Building Products /
Industrial Distribution
                                    Sector Lead:
Chris Sznewajs
Consumer /
Business Services
                                    Sector Lead:
James Oh
Paper & Packaging /
Healthcare Services
                                    Sector Lead:
Jason Leach
Chemicals /
Aerospace & Defense
                                    Sector Lead:
Jonathan Sinnott
Auto /
Metals / Capital Goods
                                    Sector Lead:
Jack Marut
Food & Agriculture /
Oil & Gas / Energy
                                    Sector Lead: