Financial Profile

  • $1–5 million in operating profit (EBIT or cash flow)
  • Multi-year track record of profitability
  • Positive growth

Ownership Profile

  • Founder or family-owned
  • Considering succession
  • Interested in continuity

Where We Invest

Business Services

Professional, technical, and operational services delivered to other businesses.

Sub-sectors
  • Facilities & property services
  • Testing, inspection & certification
  • IT & managed services
  • Business process outsourcing
  • Specialty staffing
  • Specialty waste management
Portfolio Spotlight

Paramount Placement

Skilled-trades talent services for SMBs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, diesel, auto, industrial maintenance, and related end-markets.

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Residential Services

Local service providers supporting residential property owners and housing infrastructure.

Sub-sectors
  • HVAC, plumbing & electrical
  • Roofing & exterior
  • Landscape & lawn care
  • Garage door services
  • Pest control & water treatment
  • Waste hauling
Portfolio Spotlight

Dave's Garage Doors

The leading residential garage door service and repair provider in the Portland, OR metro.

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Industrial & Commercial Services

Maintenance, repair, testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services for industrial end-markets.

Sub-sectors
  • MRO & field services
  • Testing & compliance
  • Specialty contracting
  • Environmental services
Portfolio Spotlight

Alpine Street

Permanent holding company acquiring best-in-class commercial and industrial mechanical services businesses.

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Specialty Manufacturing & Value-Added Distribution

Niche manufacturers and distributors that deliver differentiated products, specialized components, or technical expertise.

Sub-sectors
  • Engineered components
  • Aftermarket parts
  • Value-added distribution
  • Custom fabrication
  • Specialty materials

Multi-Site Consumer & Healthcare Services

Consumer and healthcare services providers operating under franchised and/or company-owned models.

Sub-sectors
  • Automotive services
  • Fitness & wellness
  • Multi-site healthcare
  • Consumer specialty retail
  • Personal services
Portfolio Spotlight

7 Brew

Franchisee of the fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand focused on specialty coffee drinks and high-energy service.

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Not a Fit

  • Venture-backed technology
  • Unprofitable companies
  • Real estate development
  • Turnaround situations

Backing Management Buyouts


Beyond acquiring directly from owners, Knight backs CEOs, Presidents, and General Managers who don't yet own a meaningful stake in the business they run. We fund the acquisition from existing ownership and structure a path to significant equity.

Proven operators exploring this path - reach out.

Does Your Business Fit Our Criteria?

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