Investment Approach
GFS Acquisition Partners’ investment professionals have an extensive and diverse mix of operational, technical and investment expertise, which enables us to develop a deep understanding of an opportunity before making an investment. Once an investment is made, the team takes a “roll up your sleeves” approach and works closely with the company to turn innovative ideas and technologies into successful businesses.
GFS Acquisition Partners’ approach to investing is based on a thoughtful analysis of the current investment environment. The small to mid-sized business community that comprises the primary target of the Fund’s potential investments has historically operated in a financial environment in which capital availability has been constrained. This has never been more evident than in the current capital marketplace where the continuing trend towards the creation of ever larger banks and finance companies has left a financing void for transactions under $100 million. At the same time, however, many attractive opportunities exist for small businesses that have the financial strength and management expertise to pursue them. GFS Acquisition Partners is highly focused, nimble and well-prepared to address today’s investment opportunities and challenges.
Because GFS Acquisition Partners is small, agile and focused on sectors where it has operating and investing experience, we can respond in a timely manner with investment commitments. GFS Acquisition Partners typically leads/co-leads all of its investments and takes an active role in the early stages of developing its portfolio companies. We are primarily interested in Pre-IPO stage investments.

Strategies for Exit and Realization of Value.
The Management Team will evaluate alternatives for the exit and realization of value for each investment prior to the initial closing. The team believes that the value of an equity stake is usually maximized by exiting the transaction with the rest of the equity holders, typically as part of a sale of the business or IPO. As such, part of the Fund’s analysis prior to entering into an investment will be focused on whether there is alignment of interests and expectations among the various parties on the timing and form of the eventual exit. With their transaction experience, the Managing Directors expect to be frequently in a position to offer suggestions on how to best prepare a portfolio company for an anticipated sale, as well as the potential pitfalls to avoid during the process.