The Hazelton Group was founded in 2010 with the initial intention of acquiring an owner-operated business where the owner was looking to sell all, or part, of their interest in the business, as well as transition the leadership of their company to new owners. The Hazelton Group successfully completed two transactions under this model.
In each case, the business owner had spent their lifetime thoughtfully crafting the company culture and fostering deep relationships with key suppliers and customers over multiple decades. It was vitally important to them that any new owner took the time to understand these unique attributes of their business and were committed to maintaining the core values that had been firmly established.
Following the acquisition, the Principals of The Hazelton Group successfully ran the day-to-day operations of each business for a combined five years. During this period, we identified the appropriate long-term leader for the business, who arrived with a wealth of operating experience, and seamlessly transitioned the operations to them. Both individuals continue to lead the businesses to this day.
We have owned our first two platform investments for over a decade and have no intention of selling them.
Following our transition from personally operating the businesses, The Hazelton Group shifted our investment model to that of a long-term financial partner. Our 2019 investment in Keith Panel Systems was representative of this transition. The Hazelton Group proudly supported the existing management team in their acquisition of the business.
The Hazelton Group is focused solely on investment opportunities where we can form a partnership of trust and alignment between ourselves and the management team. With up to $50 million of equity capital to invest in a single transaction, The Hazelton Group presents a unique ability to provide creative solutions for a shareholder who is looking for liquidity and also wants to see the long term continuity of the business’ culture and operations remain intact.
The art of partnership and mutual trust are the essence of what we do. For leaders who run a business we are involved with, you will not find a more passionate and committed partner!
In each case, the business owner had spent their lifetime thoughtfully crafting the company culture and fostering deep relationships with key suppliers and customers over multiple decades. It was vitally important to them that any new owner took the time to understand these unique attributes of their business and were committed to maintaining the core values that had been firmly established.
Following the acquisition, the Principals of The Hazelton Group successfully ran the day-to-day operations of each business for a combined five years. During this period, we identified the appropriate long-term leader for the business, who arrived with a wealth of operating experience, and seamlessly transitioned the operations to them. Both individuals continue to lead the businesses to this day.
We have owned our first two platform investments for over a decade and have no intention of selling them.
Following our transition from personally operating the businesses, The Hazelton Group shifted our investment model to that of a long-term financial partner. Our 2019 investment in Keith Panel Systems was representative of this transition. The Hazelton Group proudly supported the existing management team in their acquisition of the business.
The Hazelton Group is focused solely on investment opportunities where we can form a partnership of trust and alignment between ourselves and the management team. With up to $50 million of equity capital to invest in a single transaction, The Hazelton Group presents a unique ability to provide creative solutions for a shareholder who is looking for liquidity and also wants to see the long term continuity of the business’ culture and operations remain intact.
The art of partnership and mutual trust are the essence of what we do. For leaders who run a business we are involved with, you will not find a more passionate and committed partner!