At Northern Yard Partners, We Build Market Leaders

We partner with independent businesses to accelerate growth – bringing capital, strategy, and hands-on partnership.

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The investment firm built exclusively for independent businesses.

Founded in 2024, Northern Yard Partners was created because traditional private equity isn’t designed for independent and family-owned businesses. As former private equity professionals, we’ve seen firsthand that owners face unique challenges around succession, scaling, staffing, and preserving culture. Our model is built exclusively for these businesses. We focus on long-term growth, bring institutional discipline without bureaucracy, and lead with integrity and partnership.

Founded in 2024, Northern Yard Partners was created because traditional private equity isn’t designed for independent and family-owned businesses.

As former private equity professionals, we’ve seen firsthand that owners face unique challenges around succession, scaling, staffing, and preserving culture.

Our model is built exclusively for these businesses. We focus on long-term growth, bring institutional discipline without bureaucracy, and lead with integrity and partnership.

Founded in 2024, Northern Yard Partners was created because traditional private equity isn’t designed for independent and family-owned businesses.

As former private equity professionals, we’ve seen firsthand that owners face unique challenges around succession, scaling, staffing, and preserving culture.

Our model is built exclusively for these businesses. We focus on long-term growth, bring institutional discipline without bureaucracy, and lead with integrity and partnership.

Investment Criteria

Strong Teams and Cultures

Owners and teams seeking a true partner or buyer who shares their vision and commitment to excellence.

Growing Markets

Industries that benefit from scale and consolidation, offering clear pathways to market leadership and dominance.

Lower Middle-Market

Annual earnings below $7 million with proven business models ready for strategic acceleration and expansion.

Everyday Essential Services

Everyday services that customers rely on, creating predictable revenue streams and sustainable competitive advantages.

Majority Investments

Control positions to align interests and drive growth through hands-on strategic guidance and operational expertise.

North America

Headquartered and operating in the U.S. and Canada with established customer bases and growth opportunities.

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At Northern Yard Partners, We Build Market Leaders

At Northern Yard Partners, We Build Market Leaders

About Us

Investment Criteria

Strong Teams and Cultures

Partnerships

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