PARTNERSHIP-FOCUSED INVESTORS BUILDING LASTING AMERICAN ENTERPRISES
THE CHINOOK STORY
Chinook Investment Partners ("Chinook") is an entrepreneurial equity capital partner focused on investing in lower middle market, American companies in growing, fragmented industries. Chinook is dedicated to forging genuine, enduring partnerships, driven by a deep desire for creating win-win outcomes with outstanding people. We have a passion for finding exceptional businesses, believing that true equity value is unlocked through aligned incentives, disciplined execution, and maximizing the power of the entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we empower individuals to reach their highest potential and achieve bold, shared goals.
Our firm name "Chinook" is named after the determined chinook salmon of the Pacific Ocean. These creatures are born in rivers and streams high in the mountains of the western pacific. After spawning, they migrate to the ocean, avoiding killer whales, eagles, sharks, bears, and numerous other predators. They then swim upstream on another perilous journey to the same rivers and streams they were born in, to spawn and further the species' evolutionary journey. To us they resemble a species that has always known its mission; Chinook Investment Partners is the manifestation of our longstanding ambition to create staunch partnerships that generate significant economic and human-centric value for our stakeholders.
OUR MISSION
Create long-term economic and human-centric value for Chinook’s investors and investment portfolio company partners through diligent stewardship and thoughtful deployment of capital in growing, lower middle market, American businesses.
OUR CORE VALUES & PRINCIPLES
RESPECT
We have immense respect for the integrity, sacrifice, and commitment it takes to grow and build strong and lasting businesses.
HUMILITY
We foster environments where we learn and exude humility. Chinook is an optimistic, cool-handed, fun-loving partner during the best and worst of times.
PARTNERSHIP
We build true partnerships built on a shared commitment to common core values and philosophies, underpinned by excellent governance and strong personal relationships.
GRIT
Grit is at the ethos of everything we do; we overcome obstacles and work collaboratively with our portfolio company partners to solve problems and deliver excellent results to our investors and customers.
RESULTS-ORIENTED
Chinook builds flat cultures of accountability and performance where employees take pride in continuous improvement, and everyone knows what they need to accomplish.
ENJOY THE PROCESS
Chinook recognizes the importance of pausing and smiling to look back at accomplishments and actively recognizing people when they do great things.
INVESTMENT PROFILE
Management buyouts and recapitalizations. Majority control or significant minority positions with board representation. Meaningful management and / or seller rollover equity participation.
Revenue of $5mm -100mm and EBITDA of $1mm - 10mm. Strong organic revenue growth. Minimum EBITDA margins of 10%. History of consistent profitability and cash flow generation.
Actionable organic growth / add-on M&A opportunities.
Recurring demand and strong customer retention.
High-quality customer base in recession-resilient end markets.
Growth-focused management with low employee turnover.
Significant benefits from economies of scale in fragmented markets.
Stable free cash flows. Predictable working capital and capex intensity.
Clear value proposition from service or product.
Entrepreneurial or founder-owned businesses.
PREFERRED SECTORS
OUR TEAM
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