Pontic Capital
Based in Anaheim, California, Pontic Capital is a family-owned investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle market companies between $750k - $5 million of TTM EBITDA.
Pontic Capital does not participate in banking or brokered deals. We acquire companies directly, saving prospective sellers up to $1 - $2 million in brokerage fees and months in deal time.
Acquisition Workflow
1 - 2 weeks
Assess income statements and company valuation.
Initial Screening
Review Financials
Due Diligence
Deal Close
1 - 2 days
4 - 8 weeks
Acquisition funds are transferred to your bank upon closing.
Quality of earnings, legal diligence, succession plan, etc.
Preliminary meeting to evaluate alignment with acquisition criteria.
30 minutes
Ideal Company Profile
Investment Criteria
Annual EBITDA or Cash Flow between $750k - $5 million
The business should be consistently profitable in the above-mentioned range.
Diverse Customer Base
Low customer concentration, where the top customer accounts for a maximum of 25% of revenue.
The business model should ideally be resistant to economic fluctuations.
Recession-Proof
We also seek to acquire any affiliated industrial real estate.
Real Estate
Owner Situation
The owner is seeking to retire and exit the business for a more relaxed lifestyle.
Retirement
Looking for a large lump sum payment to achieve life goals.
Liquidity Event
Have existing management in place or help develop a plan to ensure a successful passing of the torch.
Succession Plan
Conduct the sale with transparency and integrity to ensure a smooth transition.
Transparency
About Us
Pontic Capital is a family-owned investment firm dedicated to acquiring and growing lower middle market private companies with $750k – $5 million in TTM EBITDA. With 40+ years of combined experience across industries such as aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods, our team brings deep expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution.
Beyond financial investment, we leverage our operational backgrounds—spanning leadership roles in global, multi-billion-dollar corporations—to drive long-term success for the businesses we acquire. More than anything, we are committed to building something we can be deeply proud of. For us, that means creating jobs, supporting essential innovations, and advancing U.S. manufacturing. We see our work as more than just investing; it’s an opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
Key Benefits
of working with Pontic Capital
No Brokerage Fees
Avoid expensive brokerage or banking fees associated with conventional business sales, which typically run between 8 - 12%.
Expedited Transaction
We execute deals efficiently and seamlessly, ensuring swift payment for your business while saving you months in deal time.
Family Legacy
As a family-run operation, we are committed to preserving your company's existing structure and heritage, unlike traditional private equity firms, which often consolidate and erase legacy branding.
Flexibility
Brokers add complexity to deals by seeking maximum payment for their services upon closure. We simplify the process by removing the middleman and creating a payment structure tailored to your needs.
Pontic Capital is led by George Simadiris, who holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as an MBA from Indiana University.
With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, George has held roles at every level, from engineering to senior executive management. He has worked with both middle market companies and global conglomerates with multi-billion-dollar revenues.
Leveraging his extensive expertise in engineering, manufacturing, research and development, operations, and management, he focuses on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market private companies to new heights.
Leadership
George Simadiris, M.S., M.B.A.
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