Criteria
Investment Focus
We invest in industrial companies (manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services) where technical expertise, service responsiveness, and reliability matter most. In particular, we are focused on companies with the following profiles:
Engineered products & components
Commercial and industrial maintenance and repair services
Precision metal machining, fabrication, and machined components
Aftermarket replacement parts and wear components
Equipment manufacturers with installed base of recurring sales and replacement cycles
Light manufacturers in niche markets offering application expertise
Value-added distribution, kitting, & assembly providers with strong niche market presence
Specialty outsourced commercial and industrial facilities and maintenance services
End Markets Of Interest
For companies that fit our investment focus, Koru is particularly interested in businesses with the following end market exposure:
Industrial end markets
Commercial landscaping, landscape design, and maintenance
Food, beverage & pharmaceutical processing
Heavy duty fleet repair and maintenance services
Auto repair & aftermarket
Power generation, including backup power and generator services
Packaging
Rotating equipment, including seals & gaskets, pumps, valves, and gearboxes
Niche markets where performance and reliability matter
Ideal Company Profile
Size: $1.5M–$8M of EBITDA
Geography: U.S.-based, with a preference for businesses located east of the Rockies
Financials: 10%+ cash flow margins (EBITDA – CapEx / Revenue)
Growth: Strong organic potential with clear levers for add-on acquisitions and/or product/service expansion
Transaction Types: Family succession, retiring founder, majority recapitalizations, multi-generation family business planning, management buyout, full sales, corporate carve-outs
