Union Bay Partners

Union Bay Partners is a private investment firm based in Seattle, Washington, primarily focused on acquiring and growing small to mid-sized businesses within the Pacific Northwest region. Established in 2011, the firm positions itself as a long-term capital partner, committed to providing not only financial investment but also strategic support to help portfolio companies achieve their full potential. Their investment philosophy emphasizes building sustainable value through operational improvements and growth initiatives, rather than short-term financial engineering.

The firm targets companies with specific financial characteristics, typically seeking businesses that generate between $2 million and $20 million in annual revenue. A key criterion for their investments is a healthy EBITDA, with target companies generally demonstrating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization in the range of $500,000 to $3 million. Union Bay Partners maintains a flexible approach to investment structures, open to both majority and significant minority equity stakes, depending on the specific needs and objectives of the business and its owners. They are sector-agnostic within their target market, showing interest in a diverse range of industries including business services, light manufacturing, distribution, and consumer products.

Union Bay Partners engages in various types of transactions designed to meet different stakeholder needs. These include providing growth capital for expansion initiatives, facilitating recapitalizations, supporting management buyouts, and offering liquidity solutions for business owners looking to transition or exit. By focusing on established companies with proven cash flows, Union Bay Partners aims to partner with strong management teams to unlock further value and drive long-term success for their portfolio companies within the dynamic Pacific Northwest economy.