A growth platform for B2B companies

We acquire founder-run businesses to grow their legacy, using a unique unlevered buyout model, supported by our experienced team and proven approach.

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Our CEO, Ryan Peddycord, joined CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss Tide Rock’s unlevered buyout model and how we invest in lower middle market companies for sustainable, long-term growth.

“Instead of using leverage, we distribute profit to investors to create yield. That lets us operate with permanent capital — we don’t have to sell companies to make money for our investors.”

— Ryan Peddycord, CEO, in CNBC interview

Why Tide Rock is different

We don’t use bank debt and financial engineering. Our model is built for long-term growth, supported by committed capital, experienced operators and an approach proven to deliver sustainable growth.

No bank debt to fund transactions reduces risk and increases flexibility
Permanent capital that does not depend on exits for returns
Experienced operators to help companies scale and grow
Quick and easy transaction process
Option to roll equity into a diversified platform in a tax-efficient way
Proven track record of growth in B2B

Our Unique Model

What we look for

We look for businesses in essential industries with high quality products and services, long-standing relationships, and recurring customer demand.

B2B companies with up to $20M in EBITDA
High quality, differentiated products or services
Recurring or reoccurring revenues
Customers in economically resilient end-markets
Consistent cash flow with growth potential

Our Investment Approach

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“Tide Rock is a dynamic organization with a winning holding company strategy. Their integration of [my] management team was an important element for a win-win deal. Their strategy to grow [my company] and their other portfolio companies is compelling, and I will share in that after becoming a Tide Rock investor through the deal.”

— Steve Burk, Founder, Manufacturing Company

The growth team advantage

We support our companies with a team of functional experts, who are available to help unlock growth on an as-needed basis. This gives companies the resources, typically available to large enterprises, without the cost and payroll typically associated with a team of this size and quality.

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“The team at Tide Rock has been fantastic to work with. They add tremendous value into both strategic thinking as well as tactics. They are there when we need them and allow the management team to operate without micromanaging. Tide Rock has provided the right balance of autonomy and collaboration.”

— Chuck Sholtis, Founder, Manufacturing Company

Increase reach and demand through marketing & sales
Warm customer introductions from related sister companies
Ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to enhance decision making
Use talent team to recruit additional employees to support growth
Expedited (and cheaper) ERP, CRM & data implementations
Expand capacity through available capital

This structure provides companies support from a significantly larger organization, until the company is at the scale where it can hire equivalent in-house resources..

Our Growth Team & Process

We focus on B2B businesses that are essential, with high quality products and services, long-term customer relationships, and are resilient to economic cycles.

Our Portfolio