Stradic Partners
Stradic Partners is an alternative private investment vehicle focused on acquiring lower middle market private companies based in the Southern U.S. with $500k - $4M of TTM EBITDA / net income.
Stradic Partners provides a differentiated approach to traditional private equity.
Relationship Driven
Stradic primarily sources deals directly from owners, rather than brokered processes.
Value Investing
Stradic is a value investor; we typically pay under 4x EBITDA for our businesses.​
Operational Control
Stradic takes deep operational involvement in each business, often deploying new operating resources rapidly after closing.
Accelerated Process
Stradic streamlines the transaction process, offering a swift alternative to the typical 6–12+ month sale cycle. Most transactions can be completed within 45 to 90 days.
Our Story
About us
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Stradic Partners is led by Will Bradford.
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Will is a mechanical engineer by training and previously worked as a mergers and acquisitions advisor in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) group at Deloitte Corporate Finance.
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In his time with Deloitte, Will advised on sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise transactions for middle market companies in the TMT and Business Services verticals.
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Will graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University. Recreationally, you can find him avidly playing chess, duck hunting, fishing, and hanging on as a decidedly average wakesurfer.
Investment Criteria
Strong annual EBITDA or cash flow of $500k - $4M
Minimal business cyclicality; relatively stable revenue and profit margins
Diverse customer base with a high degree of recurring or re-occurring revenue
Low CapEx and net working capital requirements
Identifiable and actionable opportunities for accelerated growth
Established operations with a strong management team
Owner Situations​
Stradic seeks to invest in business owners that are:
Seeking to retire or exit but lack a clear succession plan
Honest and motivated to ensuring a smooth transition
Striving for a liquidity event to achieve life goals
Looking to reduce day-to-day involvement