At ComVest, we bring an open, operationally driven approach to Private Equity investing. Our partnership includes former executives from multi-billion dollar public and private companies in a wide variety of industry verticals. We are intimately familiar with the challenges of managing large organizations and are experienced at mitigating the difficulties of temporary cash flow constraints.

 

Our investment focus is centered on creating value. We seek to work closely with management, enabling CEOs to leverage our experience and facilitate growth initiatives within the business. We have been highly effective at opening doors, enabling management to form strategic business partnerships and increase distribution channels. In addition, we are able to play a critical role in facilitating acquisition searches and supporting the integration of acquired companies. Whatever the situation may be, our overarching focus is building industry leading companies and creating long-term value for equity holders.

 

In addition to our operational background at the partnership level, ComVest is highly focused on working closely with former industry executives. Our stable of managers can provide a wealth of industry expertise to the companies in which we invest. They will often invest their own capital alongside ComVest and take an active board seat, or when appropriate, come in as interim or permanent management.

 

Having direct access to outside operational knowledge and talent, allows ComVest to move more quickly and decisively then other buyers. It also allows us to place a more competitive valuation on a business since there is a significantly abbreviated learning curve and we have the human capital all ready in place.

 

ComVest professionals are able to draw on significant financial and operational experience to guarantee a smooth and expedited transaction. Through our own committed capital and extensive lending relationships, we have the ability to close transactions within 30 days with no financing contingencies. We are skilled at working within any financial structure, providing a flexible financing arrangement that optimizes value for each company.

 

We are also highly sensitive to confidentiality concerns of management and operate in a discreet and decisive manner. We seek to maintain a close relationship with our various contacts and always provide prompt response to all questions and inquiries into the company.

 

Given our management background, ComVest is comfortable in investing, not only in healthy company, but also in businesses that require a significant amount of operational initiatives to restore it to optimal performance. We are highly experienced at working both in and out of the bankruptcy and have a successful track record of participating in 363 auctions and reorganizations.

 

Although we are industry agnostic, we do focus on certain areas where our principles and industry professionals have specific expertise. Our industry focus breaks down into four primary segments.