Partnering with Founders, Building Value

Independent Sponsor

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We acquire enduring essential businesses, partnering with family offices & alternative capital providers

$7.5M+
Annual Revenue
$750K+
EBITDA
10%+
Target Margins
Multi-Sector
Value Added Distribution, Industrial Manufacturing, Capital Light Services

Philosophy

We believe in the power of operational improvement. Every process, every system, every decision drives sustainable value creation.

01

Selective Investing

Companies that meet our proven criteria

02

Active Ownership

Hands-on operational support and strategic guidance

03

Sustainable Growth

Building value that endures beyond the investment cycle

Our Process

01 Discover | Interim Leadership & Alignment

Deploy experienced operators to work alongside current leadership and deeply understand the business, culture, and operations

02 Execute | Letter of Intent & Partnership

Formalize partnership with Letter of Intent and deploy flexible capital structured for long-term growth and mutual success

03 Finalize | Partnership Agreement

Complete due diligence, finalize transaction terms, and execute closing to formalize the partnership

04 Operate | Value Creation & Growth

Active ownership with continuous improvement, operational support, and strategic guidance through the partnership

Core Values

Discipline

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Rigor

Collaboration

Longevity

What We Do

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MAJORITY PARTNERSHIP

01 MAJORITY PARTNERSHIP

Majority or Complete Ownership Transition

Partner with founders through majority or complete ownership transition, providing meaningful liquidity while supporting planned transitions or retirement. We work alongside leadership during structured handoff periods, preserving institutional knowledge and ensuring seamless business continuity.

02

MINORITY INVESTMENT

02 MINORITY INVESTMENT

Growth Capital Partnership

Deploy minority equity capital to support operational expansion, working capital needs, or strategic initiatives. Founders retain operational control while gaining financial resources and strategic partnership to accelerate growth and scale objectives.

03

CARVE OUT

03 CARVE OUT

Subsidiary or Division Separation

Acquire and separate a specific business unit or subsidiary from the parent company, providing liquidity for that asset while enabling the parent to focus on core operations. We structure and operationalize the carve-out as an independent, scalable platform.

Connect

Email

rushabh@lakestarsponsors.com

Phone

+1 (929) 309 9432

Location

New York, NY