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Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a multi-family office with deep entrepreneurial and operational roots with a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes, technology, and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. By investing directly ourselves and remaining deeply committed to the businesses we support, we ensure that our partners gain the resources and strategic guidance necessary to continue to thrive.

We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical fund or large business conglomerate. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we can dedicate significant energy and resources to each partnership with an emphasis on collaboration and minimal disruption. Our flexible investment holding periods allow us to be patient investors, do what is best for each business and customize our approach to each situation.

WHY THE AQUILA NAME

There are a few reasons behind the name. First, Aquila translates into eagle or bird in Italian which is fitting of our desire to help our partner companies soar to new heights. Aquila is also a family name of our founder going back a couple of generations. It speaks to how we operate, as we view our partner companies as members of our collective families. We are typically partnering with family-owned or entrepreneur-driven organizations and purposely have an approach which can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each situation. We win together and battle through challenges as a team. We also strive to make decisions which are in the best interest of the business and not based purely on emotions. In the end, the most successful partnerships are built on an abundance of communication, a shared vision, a strong culture and mutual trust and respect.


WHY WORK WITH US

  • We are proactive, not reactive in approach by focusing deep into the industries we know best rather than waiting for opportunities to come to us

  • Our industry depth allows us to act as a genuine operating partner, not just a source of capital

  • Deep executive operating team experience

  • Integrity, creativity and tenacity in our approach

  • A communicative and collaborative sounding board capable of rolling up our sleeves

  • A focus on long-term value creation, as opposed to a “quick flip”

  • Access to our extensive professional network

  • Customized financial, sales/marketing, operational, and technology support

  • Strategic growth leadership

  • A commitment to having fun


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WE ARE A MORE FLEXIBLE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL PRIVATE EQUITY.