About Us
Porterhaus Capital is a husband-and-wife-led investment team founded by Jeremy and Kailey Porter. With a shared passion for small business ownership, legacy building, and long-term community impact, we are focused on acquiring and operating an enduring business.
Our Mission
We give your small business a founder-centric home. As founder entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the challenges and rewards of building a successful business from the ground up.
Our mission is to provide a new home for your small family-owned business, paying you full value for what you’ve created while protecting the legacy you’ve built.
Unlike traditional private equity firms, we operate with an indefinite hold period. We’re in it for the long-haul, focused on building enduringly profitable companies that continue to serve their communities for generations.
Our Edge
What makes us different from traditional acquisition firms
Founder-Centric
Our team is made up of previous founders who understand the emotional and practical aspects of selling a business you've built.
Indefinite Hold
We're not looking to flip businesses. We acquire with the intention to hold indefinitely, growing and nurturing what you've built.
Flexible Structure
As independent sponsors, we have significantly more flexibility to custom-tailor our partnerships to achieve phenomenal outcomes.
Our Team
Meet the experienced professionals dedicated to protecting and growing your business legacy.
Jeremy Porter
Founder & CEO
Kailey Porter
Co-Founder
Founder and owner of a high-end beauty salon. Before starting her own salon, she worked at the top salons in Chicago and graduated from the most prestigious beauty school in the country.
Deal Team Partners
SBA Lender
Bruce Marks
First Bank of the Lakes
Legal
Eric Pacifici
SMB Law Group
Quality of Earnings
Mike Jerman
Hollywell Partners
Insurance
Josh Richman
Symphony Risk
Tax Advisory
David Poparad
Poparad Advisors
Our Approach
Discover
We seek out well-established, profitable businesses in our target industries and regions with strong teams and loyal customer bases.
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Evaluate
We thoroughly assess the business, understanding its operations, culture, growth potential, and how we can preserve its legacy.
Acquire
We structure a fair deal that respects your business's value and ensures a smooth transition for employees, customers, and vendors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our acquisition process and approach.
What is an independent sponsor?
A typical private equity firm manages a pool of capital with strict guidelines for deployment and hold periods. With us, we use our own capital or raise capital on a case-by-case basis, allowing unparalleled flexibility in pursuing and closing transactions.
Is my business a fit?
We invest in a wide variety of sizes, industries, and situations. We are not beholden to any specific mandate aside from building durable, highly profitable businesses with our partners. Our investment targets are companies in real estate services, heavy equipment services, or manufacturing with $900k+/yr in net profit in the Midwest or Carolinas.
Are you going to fire my employees and flip my company?
We are not like typical private equity. We are not here to cut costs and flip your company after a very short hold period. Our mission is to build enduringly profitable businesses and maximize their growth potential. With an indefinite hold period, we’re in it for the long-haul with ownership as long as it takes for an exceptional outcome for all parties. We need to keep the rockstars to help us transition and grow!
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Let’s discuss how we can provide a great home for the business you’ve built.