Don’t think of us as investors.
Think of us as partners.
Founded in 1994, Keystone Capital is a private investment firm comprised of professionals distinguished by strong investment experience and substantive operating knowledge. Our singular focus is to acquire and grow over a 10+ year-time horizon a diverse group of exceptionally high quality, mid-sized companies that are leaders in their niche markets.
For business owners considering the sale of an enterprise, Keystone’s commitment of personal rather than third-party capital creates a risk-return profile in sync with management’s throughout our typical 7-10+ year relationship with our companies. We create true partnerships with the talented management teams of the companies we acquire, playing a significant supporting role to help each business continue to grow profitably.
Keystone also offers the strength and security of a very few, but dedicated banking relationships. This means we bring access to reliable capital in uncertain economic times, and financial support that comes with a partnership mindset.
For investment bankers, brokers and other intermediaries, Keystone also prides itself in committing to do only what we can deliver upon. Our nimble size and lack of internal approval committees means quick decision making and certainty to close – often completing transactions in 45 days or less.
To us, offering a strong value proposition for everyone we do business with is paramount. It’s how we create value in ways beyond the numbers.
"I HAVE REPRESENTED TWO BUSINESSES THAT WERE ACQUIRED BY KEYSTONE, AND I CAN SAY WITHOUT QUESTION THEY ARE ONE OF THE MOST STRAIGHTFORWARD, THOUGHTFUL, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE BUYERS I HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO DEAL WITH. THEY HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE TO REPRESENT A VERY COMPELLING AND UNIQUE OUTCOME FOR MY CLIENTS."
- STEPHEN MADDEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS EXCHANGE
“KEYSTONE HAS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO THE INVESTMENT BUSINESS OF USING ITS OWN CAPITAL, TAKING A LONG TERM VIEW OF BUILDING THE BUSINESS AND SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS, EVEN WHEN THE RETURN ON ITS INVESTMENT COULD BE ADVERSELY IMPACTED.”
- LARRY RICHMAN, CEO, THE PRIVATE BANK
