We employ a thesis driven approach focused on subsectors with strong secular growth trends.
Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance
Metrology & Calibration
Environmental ServicesCritical Equipment Services
INFRASTRUCTURE
Personal Protective Equipment
Facility Safety
Access Control & Security
SAFETY & COMPONENTS
Factory/Warehouse Automation
Building Automation
AUTOMATION
Backup Power
Electrical Testing
Power Generation Services
Power
Hoses, Fittings, Seals & Gaskets
Valves
Filtration
MOTION & FLOW CONTROL
Engines
Critical Components
Aerospace
Investment Criteria
Partnership Profile
Founder-, entrepreneur-, and family-owned businesses seeking a value-added partner
Scalable business models with defensible market positions and strong customer relationships
Majority ownership preferred
Business Model
Value-Added Distribution
Critical Services
Engineered Solutions
Size / Geography
$5M–$30M EBITDA
Strategic add-on acquisitions of any size
North America
Creating Value with the FLOWS Framework
Value creation looks different at every company, but the levers are consistent. FLOWS is the Platte River proprietary framework for building businesses: five areas where we work alongside portfolio companies, bringing dedicated resources and best-in-class external partners to bear.
