Azalea Capital
Azalea Capital is a private investment firm based in Greenville, SC, specializing in partnering with entrepreneurs and family-owned companies in the Southern and Midwest U.S. regions, focusing on sectors like Agriculture, Food, Pet, and Industrial markets.
Company Overview
Azalea Capital is a private investment firm headquartered in Greenville, SC. The company partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies by providing investment capital and operating expertise. Azalea Capital typically invests in companies with revenues of at least $10 million and focuses on investing in companies located in the Southern and Midwest regions of the U.S. Azalea Capital has been a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses for over 20 years.
Investment Sectors
Azalea Capital's primary investment sectors include Agriculture, Food, Pet, and Industrial markets. The company also focuses on Business Services, Manufacturing, Engineered Products, Industrial Services, and Niche Manufacturing. Azalea Capital's portfolio includes companies in sectors like Aerospace, Consumer Products, Energy Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Value-added Distribution.
Investment Criteria
Azalea Capital typically invests in companies with $1-$10MM EBITDA and revenues of at least $10 million. They prefer companies located in the Southeast United States. Their investment approach includes providing growth capital, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisition strategies. Azalea Capital has a long-term perspective on investments, focusing on building shareholder value and leaving companies better than they found them.
Core Values
Azalea Capital's core values include integrity, humility, seeking excellence, grit and perseverance, and partnership and collaboration. These guiding principles help them build strong relationships with the companies they invest in and ensure they contribute positively to each company's growth and development.
Portfolio Companies
Azalea Capital has invested in several notable companies including Ark Naturals, Jones Naturals, InTech Aerospace, and Landscapers Supply. Their investment in Spartan Foods led to a 3.5x revenue growth and a 10x expansion in EBITDA. Additionally, Azalea Capital's investment in Sage Automotive resulted in over 750 jobs saved and 250+ new jobs created during their investment period. Other significant investments include Low Falls Nursery, Inc. and Brittle Brittle.