Niche focus Target lower middle market leaders in engineered products, business services, value-added distribution, e-commerce and specialty food, beverage and agriculture. These segments represent Rock Gate Partners’ core acquisition interests and a starting point for tailored outreach.

Recapitalization track Leverage Rock Gate Partners’ history of recapitalizations and buyouts to position outreach around mid-market owners seeking liquidity or ownership transition, emphasizing partnership with management and operational continuity.

Growth capital niche Highlight opportunities for later-stage growth capital investments and industry consolidations where Rock Gate can back scalable platforms, aligning with management teams pursuing expansion, add-on acquisitions, or strategic divestitures.

Portfolio patterns Identify potential targets with EBITDA in the range of a few million dollars and margins above 10 percent, matching Rock Gate’s typical deal profile to improve relevance and engagement in outreach messaging.

Regional presence Focus on Chicago-based activity and partnerships with regional capital partners, offering co-investment or syndicated opportunities that align with Rock Gate’s local network and past collaborations.