Guideboat Capital Partners

We primarily focus on lower middle-market companies generating $10mm – $150mm in revenue and $3mm – $15mm in EBITDA We seek to invest $5mm - $50mm in equity in each acquisition

We rarely say "no" to reviewing initial inquires, but we generally focus on industries we know:

• Industrials: manufacturers, distributors, building products, industrial services and logistic services
• Consumer Goods: retail, restaurants, food and beverage, pet care, and beauty/personal care
• Business Services: business process outsourcing, facility services and tech enabled services We are flexible in how we structure our investments to meet the needs of the business There are no limits to how long we own a company or the type of investments we can do We invest with a hands-on operational approach and focus on ensuring each company we invest in has the right capital structure to achieve our objectives

The most important investment parameter is the management team We have a simple perspective on people: we look to partners with management teams that are passionate, honest and committed to the continued growth and success of the company Our goal is to empower operators, so it is imperative that we partner with people that share our values and commitment to the business

"I agreed to partner with Guideboat because they personally got to know me and we built a relationship based on trust. Buff City is more than just a business to me, it’s a collaborative energy that started in my garage. Choosing the right partner was a profound decision, and Guideboat has exceeded my expectations as a partner and steward of the business."

-Brad Kellum, Founder of Buff City Soap Buff City Soap is a franchisor of a unique retail concept that makes plant-based, handmade soaps and bath products all in-store All products are made on-site at a Buff City Soap Makery, a minimalist store design with a central bar-like area that allows customers to be present during the manufacturing process Originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee, as a single retail unit, the business has expanded throughout the U S

Franworth is a franchisor holding company that provides back-office services and strategic leadership to early-stage franchisors

Scenthound is a franchisor of a membership-based, pet grooming franchise focused on hygiene and “pet wellness ” Scenthound provides routine grooming services and performs detailed pet health assessments using five core evaluation metrics: skin, coat, ears, nails, teeth (S C E N T )

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina is a fast-growing Hispanic-focused sports bar chain in the U S Ojos Locos currently operates 14 restaurants in Texas, 1 in New Mexico, and 3 in Arizona

Twin Peaks is a national “eatertainment” sports bar & grill lodge based in Dallas, Texas

Gulf Utility Service is a Texas-based water and wastewater utility company committed to technological innovation and ecologically responsible management of water, our most precious resource

Bullet Forestal is one of the only mixed native species forestry companies in the Americas with a specific focus on growing high-value hardwoods on the northern coast of Colombia

The Pantry, Inc was a publicly traded convenience store chain based in Cary, North Carolina that operated Kangaroo Express stores

CityVet is a general veterinary practice that strives to balance complete, competent, convenient, and compassionate service with affordability

Northwest based geothermal power producer Streamline Brands is a fast-growing franchisor of swim schools in the US The company offers a full suite of programs, ranging from toddler through Olympic-level training under the SafeSplash and Swim Labs brands

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