We perform deep diligence to find the right management teams and product strategies to produce the best investment results. We provide access to qualified investors willing to take advantage of our efforts and join us in the pursuit of wealth creation.
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Tom Kerestes and Rob Levy Founded Swingbridge
Launched "Swingbridge Public Equity LP" as a Traditional Fund Vehicle for Investing in Public Equity Markets.
Private Companies Backed to Date
Accredited Investors or Families Invested Alongside Swingbridge
We help focus
financial processes
and
support enterprise strategies
by offering CFO Consulting Services to
CEOs, CFOs
and
Business Owners
ready to:
Optimize Financial
Operations
& Improve ROI
Predict & Drive
Performance
with Precise Data
Accelerate
Financial Progress
Invest in
Their Companies
Fortify Key
Business Strategy
with Financial Expertise
We assist in building out the strategy and process refinement necessary to be
go-to-market ready.
To properly fund these investments for the long term we offer Private Equity Opportunities
on a ‘deal by deal’ basis and a
Public Equity Limited Partnership.
We invest on a deal-by-deal basis giving investors the ability to choose which deals they invest in.
We invest on a deal-by-deal basis giving investors the ability to choose which private businesses they invest in.
We manage a Limited Partnership where we have discretion over how the capital is invested across the public markets.
In both cases, we take minority equity stakes in management teams executing on a product strategy that excites us.
High-Value Strategic Support for Your CFO or Finance Function
Demonstrated History of Effective ROIC Profiles
All-in Management Teams
Differentiated Product Strategy with Defensibility
Clear Operating Strategy with Predictable Financial Models
Attractive Return Skew
(Upside Potential vs. Downside Risk)
And that’s a key element to what drives us and makes us successful. Learn as much as possible. Apply that knowledge to drive investment decisions that adhere to the Swingbridge investment philosophy.
Constant research is necessary to finalize an investment thesis. Opportunities are vast. The great ones require dedication and time to be vetted.
Critical firm resources are exclusively focused on the investing process, pattern recognition processes cull the field of opportunity, and a deep diligence process establishes clear knowledge in the areas of potential investment.
Investment decisions are made as a team and results are measured collectively over a long period of time versus traditional benchmarks.
We apply our financial expertise (that’s perpetually growing) to help businesses enhance the value and effectiveness of their financial function.
Swingbridge offers a robust suite of CFO services that elevates the Financial Operations, Capital Markets Strategy, and Return on Investment for CEOs, CFOs and Business Owners ready to invest in the Next Level of their company.
Higher Growth & Profit Realization
Better Informed CEO & Leadership Team
High-Value Strategic Support for Your CFO or Finance Function
Higher Company Value on Exit or Next Transaction
Higher Returns Vs. Lower Cost of Capital
Long-Term Minority Capital Investments
We are
Part of the Team, providing financial expertise and supplemental leadership to help build a highly effective financial function. This frees up entrepreneurs and CEOs to focus on
strategy, growth, and operations.
As industry and stage agnostic investors, we have no strict guidelines on the types of private equity opportunities we'll consider. Our unique structure, including
an 'Advisory First' approach to getting to know businesses, allows us to be very flexible with a variety of opportunities, which in turn, creates unique access to our investors.
Combined
Experience
YEARS
INVESTMENTS
Capital Markets
Operations
Entrepreneurial
Expansion
Early
Leadership
The first step is you need to be an Accredited Investor according to the SEC’s definition of it. If that is the case, reach out to us here and we can discuss. Typically, we like to get to know our Investors a bit first, and then we can start sharing Investment Opportunities for their review.
This varies. We tend to target the $1M-$4M range, though some of that may come via follow-on investment opportunities after our initial investment. Ultimately, the ultimate sizing of our investment depends on our assessment of the risk / return profile.
This varies on a situation-by-situation basis. Generally speaking, our stated investment minimum for our Private Equity investments is $25,000, and our stated minimum for our Public Equity LP is $150,000. However, as we are looking to provide access to those who want it, we don’t want to let an investment minimum necessarily stand in the way of that, so we reserve some flexibility in those discussions.
We're happy to discuss this in detail with potential new investors once we have begun initial introductory conversations to ensure the right fit.
Any Accredited Investor is a candidate to invest with us. Often, our investors are professionals who want more equity exposure, but don’t have the time, or experience, to source and assess investment opportunities on their own. Other times, our investors are people or families simply looking to diversify their current investment.
We truly are opportunistic in this regard, as we invest in all types of businesses. We have invested in pre/early Revenue businesses, we have invested in pre-IPO businesses, and we have invested in long-standing cash-flowing businesses. On the industry side, while our total portfolio has a higher weighting within the FinTech/Financial Services sector, we have invested across numerous industries and remain agnostic going forward.
This can vary. To date, we have exclusively taken minority ownership positions, as we generally prefer to back founders or management teams who can run the business successfully on their own. However, given the opportunistic nature of our approach, we will consider control Private Equity investments if we believe we have the expertise and network to help drive substantial value creation.
Of course - please send us a message using this link, and we’ll try to get back to you with our initial thoughts.
From a high-level, our initial screen is on the Management Team, the Product, and the Valuation.
Importantly, while we think about the potential for an exit or eventual monetization of our investment, our long-term focus makes this a secondary thought rather than a driver of our evaluation.
This varies. We tend to target the $1M-$4M range, though some of that may come via follow-on investment opportunities after our initial investment. Ultimately, the ultimate sizing of our investment depends on our assessment of the risk / return profile.
We advise businesses in a variety of industries and of varying sizes. These companies generally recognize the need to invest in themselves further and to focus on initiatives that drive differentiated returns for business owners and investors. Many times, they need the additional financial expertise Swingbridge brings to accelerate financial progress, fortify their business strategy, and predict performance with precise data and years of experience.
No. We are happy to advise companies that may or may not need a near-term capital raise or investment. We do, however, use our perspectives as investors and capital markets experts to guide our approach to financial consulting and CFO services.
Our financial advisory offerings are tailored to your needs. The list below is not all-encompassing but may include one or more of the following:
- Accounting and reporting.
- Cash management and treasury.
- Capital expenditures and ROIC.
- Revenue cycle.
- Procurement / disbursement cycle.
We bring additional value to your enterprise by providing services as investors would prioritize them. The Swingbridge Advantage is derived from100+ of years of combined experience in strategic CFO and Capital Markets leadership. This includes private and public company experience, an extensive investor / lender network, and bench marking / research capabilities.
If you're looking for more information on Swingbridge regarding how we can possibly work together or otherwise, please don't hesitate to ask.
Just select your request in the form and we'll reach out as soon as we can.
330 Franklin Road, Ste 135A-269
Brentwood, TN 37027
10 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
info@swingbridgellc.com
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