The Alderman Strategy
Whereas most private equity funds have to sell companies after so many years, Alderman’s structure is evergreen and its holding period is indefinite. Thus our inclination is to make the investments in people, culture, and resources that can be difficult to rationalize in the short-term but that unquestionably build superior value in the long-term.
Alderman also takes a more hands-on approach to its companies than most. Rather than a monthly call or a quarterly meeting, we’re on-site almost every week helping our companies face challenges and seize opportunities to realize their fullest potential. This is the most interesting and rewarding aspect of our business, and it’s why we built our model to be hands-on.
Finally, thus far all of our companies are located in the greater Chattanooga area. While most firms have a regional or national footprint, and we may one day look further afield ourselves, we’ll always have a strong bias towards supporting businesses, growing jobs, and creating success locally in Chattanooga.
Investment Criteria
For new platform companies, we seek profitable companies ($1MM+ EBITDA) with capable and motivated teams, high margins, growing industries, and proximity to the greater Chattanooga area.
For add-on acquisitions to our existing companies, we seek the same criteria but with no size or geographic limitations.
Whereas most private equity funds have to sell companies after so many years, Alderman’s structure is evergreen and its holding period is indefinite. Thus our inclination is to make the investments in people, culture, and resources that can be difficult to rationalize in the short-term but that unquestionably build superior value in the long-term.
Alderman also takes a more hands-on approach to its companies than most. Rather than a monthly call or a quarterly meeting, we’re on-site almost every week helping our companies face challenges and seize opportunities to realize their fullest potential. This is the most interesting and rewarding aspect of our business, and it’s why we built our model to be hands-on.
Finally, thus far all of our companies are located in the greater Chattanooga area. While most firms have a regional or national footprint, and we may one day look further afield ourselves, we’ll always have a strong bias towards supporting businesses, growing jobs, and creating success locally in Chattanooga.
Investment Criteria
For new platform companies, we seek profitable companies ($1MM+ EBITDA) with capable and motivated teams, high margins, growing industries, and proximity to the greater Chattanooga area.
For add-on acquisitions to our existing companies, we seek the same criteria but with no size or geographic limitations.