Endeavour Is Your Partner in the West
Endeavour aims to partner with founders years in advance of a formal transaction. We earn our place at the table by serving as active stewards of the companies in which we invest.
Endeavour’s strong track record is evidenced in the lasting success of our partner companies. To help your business build value, we leverage our long-standing relationships and our consistent approach with organic and customized growth strategies.
1.5 Hours
Average Flight or Drive Time to Portfolio Companies
55 Partnerships
with Family or Founder-Owned Businesses
Flexible
- 19 Minority Transactions
- 5 Corporate Spinouts
- 6 ESOP Investments
100+
Strategic Add-On
Acquisitions
Investment Philosophy
Our regional strategy is based on the premise that doing business face to face is still the best foundation for successful partnerships.
Endeavour seeks those companies headquartered in the western United States where we can collaborate as local partners and colleagues with management.
Our partnerships are built for the long haul. From start to finish, we invest the time, energy and resources to truly get to know you, your people and your business.
Our Partnership Approach is Different From Traditional Private Equity
| Traditional Private Equity | ||
| Ownership | Strongly prefer or require control | Flexible – majority to minority |
| Investment Horizon | 2-to-5 years | 5-to-12 years |
| Use Of Debt | 4-to-5 times EBITDA | 0-to-3 times EBITDA |
| Source Of Returns | Deleveraging, cost cutting, earnings growth | Earnings growth and strategic long-term investments in the business for multiple expansion |
| Exit Strategy | Price | Price and stewardship |
| Geography Of Company Headquarters | Broad / National | “Local” / Western US |
| Communication | Directive | Collegial |
| Board Approach | Directive | Consensus |
| Reporting | Standardized | Custom; only what is most valuable for management |
| Value Add Strategy | “We have all the answers” | Collaborative, menu approach, sounding board |
| Definition Of Success | Investment returns | Investment & all stakeholder returns, as well as future success well beyond our involvement |
Endeavour’s impressions of traditional private equity are subjective and may not necessarily reflect the views of other market participants.
| Traditional Private Equity | |
| Ownership | |
| Strongly prefer or require control | Flexible – majority to minority |
| Investment Horizon | |
| 2-to-5 years | 5-to-12 years |
| Use Of Debt | |
| 4-to-5 times EBITDA | 0-to-3 times EBITDA |
| Source Of Returns | |
| Deleveraging, cost cutting, earnings growth | Earnings growth and strategic long-term investments in the business for multiple expansion |
| Exit Strategy | |
| Price | Price and stewardship |
| Geography Of Company Headquarters | |
| Broad / National | “Local” / Western US |
| Communication | |
| Directive | Collegial |
| Board Approach | |
| Directive | Consensus |
| Reporting | |
| Standardized | Custom; only what is most valuable for management |
| Value Add Strategy | |
| “We have all the answers” | Collaborative, menu approach, sounding board |
| Definition Of Success | |
| Investment returns | Investment & all stakeholder returns, as well as future success well beyond our involvement |
Endeavour’s impressions of traditional private equity are subjective and may not necessarily reflect the views of other market participants.
Integrity
Regardless of market cycles or industry trends, it is our duty to remain true to the Endeavour founding principles. Our partner companies rely on Endeavour to be a true steward of their businesses through good times and bad.
Humility
Endeavour prioritizes mutual respect within the firm, and throughout every relationship we build with partners and other third parties. In our 30 years of business, we are very fortunate to gain a wealth of knowledge and resources from those we interact with.
Curiosity
Our primary mission is to aid our partners in overcoming their challenges and fulfilling their potential. We strive to gain an extensive understanding of the often-overlooked intricacies of your business.
Diligence
Endeavour avoids the financial engineering typical of private equity; we invest our time and resources to create tailored solutions for companies.