Companies within the lower middle market, particularly those firms in a distressed or turnaround state, have been hit exceptionally hard by the current economic cycle. While there are a litany of issues fueling this dynamic, the fact remains that there is a dearth of resources available to these firms.

Diamond Equity Partners was founded to fill this underserved niche – providing capital and expertise to firms in the lower middle market.

We recognize that times are different now and many companies need a different approach and special support. Diamond Equity Partners is prepared to discuss and deal with the unusual circumstances that many companies are facing today and have had to deal with over the recent past. We are amply prepared to provide all the necessary resources a firm may need to deal with the current situation and prepare for the future.

Primary Markets

• NICHE MANUFACTURING
• BUSINESS SERVICES
• BRANDED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
• VALUE ADDED DISTRIBUTION
• IMPORT / EXPORT
• CLEAN OR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
  AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
• RECYCLING, WATER & OTHER
  ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES

DIAMOND EQUITY PARTNERS

165 Township Line Road
Suite 1200
Jenkintown, PA 19046-3531

215.517.6000

Diamond is different as a new fund

Today’s economic environment and business climate present a myriad of challenges for any company’s management team and ownership. Achieving a firm's potential and maximizing its value during these challenging times may necessitate a creative source for additional capital, innovative strategies and an investment partner with a mature management team.

Diamond Equity Partners strives to help such companies reach their potential, create and enhance value and successfully navigate change. For example, transitioning your company from a successful entrepreneurial venture to an at-scale enterprise may require more than just capital. At Diamond Equity Partners, we are prepared on all fronts necessary to achieve this. It is through our leadership skills and experience that we are able to cultivate the relationships and trust necessary to facilitate the changes required.

Private equity firms are well known for narrowing their focus towards working with companies that employ pristine operating plans with sound financial results; seemingly resilient to downward cycles and trends in their specific markets. The reality is times are different and uneasy for many concerns around the globe. Management may be unable to reach certain critical objectives and without options, ownership and directors can be driven to make irrational or premature changes that could dramatically affect not only the bottom line but the survival of the business itself.