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Estancia adds strategic and operational value to the companies we invest in through two tangible strengths: our highly experienced professionals and our dedicated team of expert industry resources.

Our Approach Maximizes Every Investment Opportunity.

Over the years, Estancia refined its systematic investment process to ensure seamless execution of our value enhancement strategies. As active capital investors, we employ a buy-and-build approach to help companies grow organically and scale through strategic acquisitions, creating enduring value. The core of our success is commitment, creativity, patience, and flexible capital solutions.

Proactive Sourcing

  1. Broad network of industry consultants, centers of influence and investment banking firms to source differentiated investment opportunities
  2. Roster of former senior executives, colleagues and partners from years of industry participation
  3. Thematic sourcing leveraging internally identified themes and tracking

  1. Company research and if applicable CIM review
  2. Confirm transaction rationale and objectives
  3. Conduct preliminary (high-level) financial/investment analysis
  4. On-site meetings with management team
  5. Initial thesis of market landscape and competitive dynamics
  6. Channel checks and industry references

  1. Collect and analyze complete target company information
  2. Commercial, operational, legal & regulatory, and financial review
  3. Develop detailed financial model of proposed investment, capital structure(s) and co-investment opportunities
  4. Define successful investment and time horizon
  5. Execute non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) inclusive of key transaction details

  1. Negotiate and execute definitive legal documents
  2. Complete internal Estancia Investment Memo
  3. Secure regulatory approvals and/or client consent, as may be required
  4. Conduct closing

  1. Roll-out key initiatives agreed to with management. By example:
    1. Incentive plans
    2. Accretive acquisitions
    3. Key hires sourcing, and
    4. Business development and other company-specific initiatives
  2. Implement Estancia’s standard KPIs and reporting templates
  3. Institute monthly updates and quarterly board meetings

The Value of Transparency.

We are active and engaged communicators sensitive to the various constituents while maintaining a consistent practice of honoring our word…”We do what we say we will do”!

Careers
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Overview
Estancia invests in growth-oriented lower middle-market financial services, financial technology (FinTech), and business services companies.
Our Principles
Even during difficult market periods, we do what’s right, not just what’s expedient.
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Meet the Team
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Value-Add Network
It’s not something you can build alone: it takes a deep network of skilled and respected industry professionals. Learn how we excel at VALUE CREATION.
Pursuit of Excellence
Creativity, alignment and flexibility result in partnerships where all interests are optimized. See how our Investment CRITERIA sets us apart.
ESG
Estancia is committed to environmental, social and governance factors. Learn more about how we integrate our ESG philosophy into our investment focus.