Operating Partners
Trident works with seasoned Operating Partners to buy, build, and realize value in U.S. small businesses by...
Being a patient and thoughtful equity investment partner that is value-oriented and thinks long-term
Supporting post-investment professionalization through recruiting, sales and marketing, strategy, and technology implementation
Aligning incentives with Operating Partners and Management Teams to seek to create the best outcomes
Trident works with Operating Partners who…
Seasoned Industry Executives: Proven operators with deep subsector expertise and a track record of scaling lower-middle-market platforms
Thesis-Driven Deal Origination: Partner with Trident to co-develop domain theses and unlock proprietary, off-market opportunities before sell-side processes begin
Aligned Value Creation: Steer platforms as C-suite executives or active Board members, aligned through management incentives
Trident targets U.S.-based businesses that meet the following criteria
$25MM - $50MM
EQUITY INVESTMENT
$10MM - $100MM+
REVENUE
$2MM - $20MM
EBITDA
Transaction Types
Management buyouts
Recapitalizations
Acquisition capital
Majority positions
Opportunity Criteria
Historical profitability
Clear value proposition
Defensible market position
Stable revenue streams
Seasoned management teams
TarGET SECTORS
Industrials
Healthcare
Consumer
Are you an Operating Partner?
If you are a seasoned Manager or Operating Partner interested on working with institutional capital, connect with us below and our investment team will reach out to you about joining our platform.
