Flexible Capital Solutions for the Middle Market.
where we invest
Consumer Services
Manufacturing & Industrial
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics
Healthcare
Restaurants
HOIST
TEAM
STATS
Southeast
Investing in People, Businesses and Communities
Hoist Capital Partners makes flexible debt and equity investments across a wide range of industries and structures. We invest in proven businesses with strong leadership, defensible market positions and scalable models. We’re committed to investing in people and the communities they serve. We build strong partnerships with portfolio companies and their management teams, and provide them with the capital and resources they need for long-term growth and success.
Transaction Types
- Mergers & Consolidations
- Committed Sponsor and Independent Sponsor Deals
- Management Buyouts
- Expansion Capital
- Debt Restructuring & Recaps
Investment Structures
- Senior Debt and Unitranche Structures
- Subordinated Debt
- Minority Equity Investments Alongside Debt
- Investments in the $5MM-$15MM Range
Target Profile
- Revenue of $7MM-$125MM
- EBITDA of $2.5MM+
- Established companies with stable recurring revenue and cash flow
- Strong management teams with proven operators
- Scalable, capital efficient businesses
Target Industries
- Consumer services
- Industrial services
- Business and professional services
- Healthcare and wellness
- Manufacturing and Industrial
- Consumer Services
- Business Services
- Industrial Services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Restaurants
Strategic Investments across High Traffic Industries
Experience Matters
The Hoist team has worked together for over 15 years and has a proven track record across a broad range of industries and investment structures. We bring a deep level of experience, innovative thinking, and reliable execution to every transaction. We understand the strategic importance of reliable, flexible capital and are committed to supporting portfolio companies as they grow and adapt through all phases of the economic cycle.
Meet The Team
Caldwell Marks
Founding Partner
Caldwell Marks
Founding Partner
- Phone:205-585-0003
- Email:caldwell@hoistpartners.com
Gaines Livingston
Founding Partner
Gaines Livingston
Founding Partner
- Phone:205-335-0154
- Email:gaines@hoistpartners.com
Brian Heslop
Founding Partner
Brian Heslop
Founding Partner
- Phone:205-427-4565
- Email:brian@hoistpartners.com