Investment Philosophy

Wincove Capital's investment philosophy is to maximize returns to our investors while minimizing risk by:

• Investing in established market leaders with stable and predictable cash flows;
• Targeting companies that have the potential for significant value creation through the introduction of growth and business improvement initiatives;
• Working in active partnership with proven management teams and, when appropriate, augmenting management teams with experienced professionals;
• Purchasing companies at fair valuations with conservative leverage, ensuring sufficient operating flexibility and liquidity; and
• Developing a proactive exit strategy in concert with management from the outset.

Our professionals form close relationships with the senior executives of our portfolio companies. Together, we become a team of accomplished financial and operating executives capable of identifying and implementing business improvement initiatives and growth strategies. We believe that a true partnership with a strong management team, based on realistic, open dialogue, and prompt and analytical decision-making, greatly improves the likelihood of a business' success. However, we are strategic teammates and not day-to-day operators; the responsibility for running the business rests solely with portfolio company executives.

We always structure meaningful equity participation and incentive-based bonus programs for all senior executives.