

Operational
&
Financial
Experience
Within Our Industry Focus
What Makes Us Effective:
Deep Industry Knowledge & Experience
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Los Angeles, CA Based Private Investment Group Looking to Take Controlling Interest Positions in Closely-held, Lower Middle-market Companies and Retain, If Practical, Current Management to Grow with Us.
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Donato Capital invests in companies that have the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. We will both partner with an owner/entrepreneur as well as acquire businesses outright.
Profitability is preferred but not required.
Total Transaction size ranges between $2 to $20 million and target company revenue typically ranges between $10 to $75 million.
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Transaction Types
Buyout/Motivated Seller
Distressed/Undercapitalized
Family Succession
Retirement
Management Buyout
Corporate Divestitures
Investment Strategy
REVENUE
Operating Companies with Annual Revenue Up to $75 million.
CONTROL
Required:
Direct Involvement,
Majority Ownership,
Control in Management.
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GEOGRAPHIC
Select US Markets:
Southern California, Metro NYC
Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Miami
EBITDA
No Minimum EBITDA Threshold, However Generally Below 10%.
SECTORS
Corrugated & Retail Packaging, Printing & Lithography,
Industrial Manufacturing,
Multi-unit Restaurant,
Business Services.
TRANSACTION TYPES
Owner Transition,
Management Buyouts,
Majority Recapitalizations.
Industry
Experience
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Commercial Printing
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Corrugated Packaging
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Film, Original Programming, Video Production & Post, Distribution
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Fintech - Insurance, Payments, B2C
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Folding Carton & Primary Packaging
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Franchise - Franchisor & Franchisee
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​Industrial Manufacturing
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Multi-unit Restaurant
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Professional & B2B Services
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Retail
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Retail Packaging & Displays
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Specialty Food
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​Wholesale & Distribution


CONTACT
DONATO
CAPITAL
(626) 225-3382
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117 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 614
Pasadena, CA 91105