As professional investors, we seek out situations where our capital and business acumen can make a significant difference in a company’s growth and profitability. We are primarily focused on investing in long established companies purchased from retiring owner/managers; or in younger, faster growing companies that require assistance in achieving their next phase of growth.

Brass Ring is dedicated to working with small, niche companies that have the capacity to generate above average profit margins through their proprietary products, special capabilities or market position. Other criteria include:



  
Revenue   $5 - $50 million
     
EBITDA   $1 - $5 million
     
Sectors   Business services and manufacturing
     
Customers   Stable customer base with no undue concentrations (over 25%)
     
Management   Management continuity is preferred, but not required
     
History   5+ year operating history
     
Location   Minnesota, Wisconsin and contiguous states preferred

We are NOT able to consider companies that:

  • Have less than $1 million of EBITDA
  • Need major operational turnarounds, or significant restructuring
  • Require significant, ongoing investment in technology (high-tech)
  • Sell directly to consumers or primarily through big-box retailers


Please see our Representative Investments for good examples of niche companies.