Unlocking potential in the U.S. lower middle market
We believe small business drive the economy…
Small businesses contribute to local economies by bringing growth, innovation and job opportunities to their communities.
99%
of all U.S. businesses are small businesses
… but they are often overlooked…
We believe small businesses have terrific alignment with their managers as they are often family owned or entrepreneurially run, and yet they tend to remain underserved and difficult for investors to access.
<8%
of private capital focuses on small businesses
… even though they are stable and crisis proof.
Small businesses are responsible for 55% of the jobs created in the last 10 years, often thriving across generations. We believe this success stems largely from their alignment with management and a conservative approach to leverage and M&A, reinforced by having skin in the game.
1.5M
jobs are created by small businesses annually
… and represent close to half of the U.S.’s GDP.
There are $62M Americans employed by small businesses in the U.S., accounting for 44% of the U.S. GDP.
$12T
U.S. small businesses are the Third Largest GDP in the World.
Disciplined. Resourceful. Strategic.
We believe the lower middle market is rich with opportunity.
At Everside, we bring a unique perspective to this landscape. Our deep knowledge of the small business ecosystem, combined with our relationships across the financial community, enables us to identify and invest in businesses with strong potential for growth and profitability.
Our Partners
Our unique platform makes us a valued resource in the lower middle market.
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Investors
We provide access to a large, diversified market, striving to provide debt like risk with equity-like returns with downside protection.
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Partner Funds
We offer anchor or seed capital, operational support and exclusive deal flow from Everside’s network to our group of highly specialized managers. In addition to being a value-add and reliable co-investment partner.
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Independent Companies
We deliver flexible debt and structured equity solutions for growth during recapitalizations, acquisitions, liquidity events, or management buyouts.
“ Everside offers flexible capital solutions, best practice guidance, and we leverage our network of industry participants to connect businesses and fund managers with opportunities that help them thrive and grow. ”
Everside Values
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Excellence