Who We Are
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We are two entrepreneurs dedicated to carrying the torch. Copper Lake Partners was founded to acquire, operate, and build one great business.​
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We, like you, strongly believe that small- and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of America. We also understand the importance of legacy. Grit got you, your team, and your community to where it is today—we aim to preserve that.​
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Copper Lake Partners provides a succession plan—on your terms. We help business owners like you realize the value of your hard work. We provide capital and executive leadership with the support of a team of seasoned current and former small business operators.
What We Look For
One Exceptional Business to Carry On its Legacy
Business
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Business services and tech-enabled services (B2B or B2C)
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Strong culture and team
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Recurring revenue streams
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Low customer / supplier concentration
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Scalable business model
Financial
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Annual earnings / EBITDA of $2M+
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History of growth and strong margins
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Low capital expenditures and working capital needs
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Limited cyclicality
Transaction
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​Owner interested in exiting or reducing day-to-day involvement
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Owner wanting to scale their business to the next level
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Owner interested in preserving their team and legacy in the business they built
Get in Touch
Chicago, IL
