Investment Criteria

Canaan Street Capital (CSC) analyzes businesses across New England with a mission to acquire, strengthen operations, and operate long-term.

We provide fellow entrepreneurs the opportunity to exit their company and transition ownership while preserving their legacy and protecting their employee base.

Investment Criteria
CSC seeks to acquire a company whose owner has outgrown, prepared to retire, or has otherwise reached their ideal opportunity to exit, and is eager to proceed with transition. CSC will initially buy one business, operate directly in management, and commit to long-term success.

Financial Attributes
■ Revenue of $2 to $10 Million
■ Five or more years of profitable operations and positive cash flow
■ EBITDA of $500 thousand to $2 million
■ EBITDA margins of at least 15%

Preferred Industry/Company Characteristics
■ Fragmented, large and growing industry
■ Strong potential for organic growth and/or industry consolidation
■ Significant component of recurring revenue preferred
■ Diverse customer base with high retention rates
■ Clear customer value proposition
■ Unique and distinct competitive advantage

Management Profile
■ Owner seeking liquidity and ownership transition
■ Owner willing to be involved during transition period
■ Strong middle management team eager to remain with the company