Steward Lane is a family investment company
Our goal is to partner with transitioning owners to provide quick and flexible exit opportunities while maintaining your legacy.
We value the hard work, dedication, and passion it took to get your business to where it is today.
We want to build on that strong foundation, seeking to own and operate your business for the foreseeable future to ensure long-term sustainable growth.
Our Approach
We understand that selling a business is one of the most important financial and personal decisions in an owner’s life. Selecting the right buyer is about more than just financial incentive, but also about providing peace of mind about the ongoing stewardship of your business.
Long-Term Focus
We seek to own and operate businesses for the long-term. We have no arbitrary holding periods or constraints with regards to return of capital.
Active Role
We take an active role in the business, either through supporting the existing management team in their growth initiatives or joining the company full-time. We enable a smooth transition for owners and focus our energy and capital on the continued success of the business.
Flexibility
Our structure as a family investment company allows us to offer flexible terms to owners and close investments quickly.
Core Values
We believe that having a core set of values is foundational to the success of any business, and that the owner sets the tone for the rest of the organization. We have found that the most successful businesses and owners share many of our core values: Hard Work, Humility, Integrity, Teamwork, and a Sense of Community.
Investment Focus
Business Characteristics
Annual Revenue $5M+
Consistently profitable with EBITDA $1.5M+
Defensible competitive advantage
Differentiated product or service offering
Low recurring maintenance costs
Industry Considerations
Stable/growing market with minimal exposure to commodities and regulatory factors
Business Services
Home Services
Healthcare Services
Tech-enabled Services
Niche Distribution
Niche Manufacturing
Will opportunistically assess other industries that meet our investment criteria
Ownership/Management
Owners seeking a sale of full or majority control (>50%)
Strong existing management team supporting the owner
Leadership
John Doyle
FOUNDER / MANAGING PARTNER
John is the founder of Steward Lane. He has two decades of experience investing in both private and public companies, fostering strong relationships with owners and management teams along the way. Prior to forming Steward Lane, John was a partner at Echo Street Capital, a multi-strategy investment firm, helping grow the business from 4 to 35 employees and $250 million to $15 billion in assets under management. He started his career in Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers and Barclays.
John holds a degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University and is a CFA Charterholder. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons and staying involved with various charitable organizations.
Contact Us
Steward Lane is always excited to connect with business owners, intermediaries, and investors. Please reach out by email or submit the form below for us to contact you.
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