Partnership-First Approach

At HTL Investments, we believe in fostering collaborative partnerships to unlock potential and drive sustainable growth. We work closely with visionary founders, management teams, and stakeholders to ensure aligned goals and shared success.

  • Identifying small niche businesses that go unnoticed by many larger private equity firms

  • Ensuring the businesses meet our investment criteria

  • Providing capital and strategic support to help the businesses achieve their full growth potential

Targeted Industries

  • Manufacturing

    Investing in innovations in manufacturing that strengthen supply chains and drive efficiency: Advanced manufacturing, automation, precision engineering, sustainable materials, and technologies that optimize production and streamline logistics

  • Consumer Products

    Investing across the entire consumer spectrum: Food and Beverage, Health & wellness, Nutraceutical, Pet, Personal Care + Beauty

  • Real Estate

    Investing in premier commercial spaces that foster growth: Class-A office developments, mixed-use properties, and industrial hubs, strategically located to support businesses and communities across the Midwest

Investment Criteria

  • Transaction Size (for Platform Acquisitions):

    Revenue: $2.5 – $20 million

    Profits: $500,000 – $2 million

  • Transaction Types:

    Leveraged buyouts / management buyouts

    Buy-and-build / roll-up strategies

    Growth equity investments

    Recapitalizations

  • Focus Areas:Investing in high-potential businesses across key sectors:

    Consumer Products: Food & Beverage, Pet, Health & Wellness

    Manufacturing: Companies enhancing supply chain efficiency, automation, and sustainable production

    Commercial Real Estate: Class-A office and mixed-use properties in thriving Midwest markets, supporting business and community growth