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www.longtrailholdings.comLong Trail Holdings purchases a majority stake in founder-owned or closely-held businesses through a majority recap structure. This provides liquidity for founders, owners and/or management teams diversifying their financial position and allowing them to participate financially going forward through a retained equity position.Over the course of our ownership, we provide strategic, financial and operating resources to continue the growth and development of the company and maximize value upon exit. Examples include:* Building effective sales teams and strategies*Attracting industry-knowledgeable advisers and operating partners* Developing and implementing professional business management processes* Financing add-on acquisitionsWe take a partnership approach focusing on a few key initiatives to develop an efficient, scalable platform that is managed by a well-developed, professional team.

Evolve Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas. We invest in non-cyclical, service or asset-light companies with $2 to $5 million EBITDA that have a track record of growth, but lack many of the systems, financial controls, management processes and business plans other private equity firms require. We have strong experience in healthcare services, however our network and industry knowledge spans many industries.We're creative deal makers and are used to dealing with ‘unique’ situations.

At a different company every week, I ensured that our borrowing base was still sound by digging into all aspects of the business at a very granular level.

A real estate investment fund focusing on renovating and leasing mixed use properties in emerging western recreational towns.

Alaska And Wyoming

Taught leadership, communication and outdoor skills through month-long, self-supported expeditions in Alaska and Wyoming. Focused on sea kayaking in the summer and backcountry skiing in the winter.

Mba, Finance And Entrepreneurship

B.A., Environmental Policy

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