Cellar Door Equity
Experienced Operator-Led Buyout Firm
Cellar Door Equity Partners exists to serve Succession-driven transactions in the Lower Middle Market. Led by Operating Executive Josh Seegopaul, CDEP is partnered with and sponsored by Novastone Capital Advisors ($400+ million deployed across 22 transactions). Novastone is both a Capital Partner and an Institutional Parter (40+ employees across Legal, Diligence and M&A) for Cellar Door Equity Partners.
Industries
Business Services
Healthcare, Financial Services, Education and Media
deal parameters
$10 to $50 Million
Western United States or Relocatable
Business Criteria
Recurring Revenue, High Margins, Strong End-Markets
Enduring profitability and a strong foundation for growth
Investment Ethos
Human-Centered Leadership, Speed, Certainty, Integrity
Proven track record of closing complicated deals
succession solution
Stewardship and Expertise
"Cellar Door" has been described as the most pleasing, harmonious and free-flowing phrase in the English language. Our goal is to bring some of this ease into a transaction that carries forward the legacy of an outlier business. Partners at Cellar Door Equity have invested over $1 billion in growth capital into private companies across multiple sectors globally. We have a track record of delivering results in seamless M&A transactions across a multitude of structures and environments. Let's work together to take the next step in your Company's evolution.
Josh Seegopaul
managing partner
Experienced Operator (23 years including CEO and COO roles), Investor and Board Director of businesses ranging from 10 to 60,000 employees.
Novastone (NCA)
Institutional Partner
$400+ million of equity capital deployed across 20+ deals in the Lower Middle Market, with 10+ additional deals under LOI
In-person meetings
Conference Schedule
Meet with the Cellar Door Equity team in-person! Full calendar and schedule is below. Reach out at [email protected].
Contact Us
Let's Work Together
Cellar Door Equity is actively meeting with Business Owners and Intermediaries looking to sell 100% of a company in the $10 to $50 million revenue range. We pay Finders Fees for proprietary deal flow. Please reach out with any questions or introductions.
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