Seguin Partners is a private equity investment firm which focuses on growing companies in certain segments of the business services market including business-to-business information, publishing, media, healthcare, security, and other outsourced business services. Seguin is one of the leading private equity firms focused on small companies in our chosen industry segments.

The Founders of Seguin

Seguin's founders, Martin Madden and Chris Needham, have been involved in over $1 billion in financings in support of middle market leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital over the past 20 years as private equity investors and senior lending managers. Our sector experience, relationships with business operators and our experienced team allow us to react quickly to investment opportunities. Over the years we have developed a strong track record of helping managers grow successful businesses while achieving superior investment results.

The founders’ broad experience means that, as board members, we contribute significantly to value creation for all stakeholders. Our reputation for successful investment outcomes and fair dealing allows us ready access to financing sources, consultants, operators and new investment opportunities.

Prior to founding Seguin in 2006, the Principals worked together for many years at Bariston Partners, a middle market merchant banking firm based in Boston. While at Bariston, Chris and Martin originated and managed several successful platform investments including Commonwealth Business Media, Guardian Security, Healthwatch, HCPro and Coastal Security.

Investment Profile

Seguin invests in companies with enterprise values from $10 million to $75 million and EBITDA of at least $2 million. Where we have significant industry experience, we may lead larger transactions along with some of our co-investment partners. We typically seek to invest $5 to $20 million in equity in a company, reserving significant capital for growth and follow-on strategic acquisitions. Seguin's relationships with several large direct investing institutions allow us considerable flexibility in structuring investments in our portfolio companies.

We seek well-managed service businesses that have experienced and motivated managers, recurring or repeating revenue, sustainable competitive advantage, historical growth and high free cash flow margins. Our investment process is based on aligning our interests with those of our partner managers to grow and improve companies significantly over a four to six year time frame.

We structure tax-efficient purchase transactions or recapitalizations with founders and other stakeholders who wish to realize the value of their ownership. Seguin provides significant equity participation for key managers who remain with, or join, the business after our investment. Seguin seeks opportunities to acquire an established growing business for a fair price and then provides the support the management team needs to accelerate growth both internally and through strategic acquisitions.