“Constructive, long-term value creation as a force for positive community impact.”
Saothair is a private equity investment firm focused exclusively on lower-middle market industrial and manufacturing businesses facing unique operational and financial challenges.
Our Area of Focus
Operational Improvement
We are willing to invest in businesses facing significant challenges and support a fundamental transformation of their operations.
Special Situations
We specialize in challenging and complicated transactions requiring unique expertise, including financial restructurings or carve-outs.
Partnership with Stakeholders
We work in partnership with the workforce, local officials, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders with vested interest in the long-term strength of the business.
Manufacturing and Industrials
We invest in manufacturing and industrial businesses across a wide range of consumer and business-facing end markets.
Lower-Middle Market
We target businesses with $50 million to $500 million in annual revenue.
North American Based
We concentrate on businesses with their headquarters and primary operations in North America.