The unique story of one family that sought out a private equity partner to increase their ownership stake in a business and pursue growth initiatives. Learn how a non-control investment from private equity helped the DeSoto family accomplish their goals and ultimately own their business outright. Hear perspectives from an owner-operator on his advice for others in selecting a partner and his reflections on the drivers of step-change growth in his business.
The unique story of one family that sought out a private equity partner to increase their ownership stake in a business and pursue growth initiatives. Learn how a non-control investment from private equity helped the DeSoto family accomplish their goals and ultimately own their business outright. Hear perspectives from an owner-operator on what it is like to partner with a private equity firm, his advice for others in selecting a partner, and his reflections on the drivers of step-change growth in his business.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to partner with a private equity firm? The First Bite will take you through the real experiences of entrepreneurs and family business owners who have partnered with private equity. Tune in to hear it all… the challenges, misconceptions, triumphs, and advice from entrepreneurs who have taken their first bite! This series is presented by ShoreView Industries, a middle-market private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.