ABOUT US

We seek to be unconventional not only in name but in everything we do. We are long-term, disciplined partners who care about your business, legacy, and employees. We have a different mindset from traditional private equity, and we believe financial sponsors and corporate America drastically miss the mark. We are patient and we want to build for decades. We put stakeholders, especially management, first. We love businesses that are enduring and have sustainable value. Our goal is for you and your business to find your forever home within The Midway Companies.

Our partnership philosophy is in our name—Midway. Even the best partners will not always see eye to eye. But our experience proves that the way forward is to find the middle ground, a midway point. We've found that our unique approach forges enduring partnerships of trust. And it's our promise to you, to always find our "Midway."

midway | adverb \ ˈmid-ˌwā \ : in the middle of the way or distance : halfway

THE MIDWAY PROMISE

People

  • We are all about people; they are our passion.

  • We listen and put your interests ahead of ours.

  • We say thank you and mean it.

Legacy

  • We care about your legacy and will thoughtfully carry it forward.

  • We know legacy reaches beyond owners to employees, customers, and partners.

  • We commit all our experience to build upon your legacy and make it even stronger.

Speed and Flexibility

  • We’re agile in our approach and work efficiently towards a close.

  • We recognize every partnership is different, so we adapt to make each one great.

  • We are sensitive to selling disruption and ensure a simple, confidential, and seamless process.

Alignment and Trust

  • We align interests, so everyone is thrilled to partner.

  • We trust and believe in a person’s handshake.

  • We love vulnerability—it’s a sign of strength.

Winning

  • We love winning, and we know you do too.

  • We focus on winning the right way, with respect and class.

  • We will win together.

Midway

  • We will meet midway, always.

  • We approach relationships with a 40+ year mindset, not a of series short-term transactions.

  • If we both get what we need and give some of what we want, we will enjoy an enduring partnership.

trust | noun \ ˈtrəst \ : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

The Midway Companies endeavors to be a genuine, lasting partner with owners and management teams. Our flexible, patient approach, deep business experience, and network of wonderful associates enable us to work with all types of sellers whether they hope to stay in the business or exit completely.

Our ideal company meets the following criteria:

Company Characteristics

  • Annual revenues of $5-$50M

  • Annual operating profits of $1M-$10M

  • Market leader and/or defensible, niche position

  • Strong brand

  • High customer retention rates

  • High percentage of recurring or highly repeatable revenue

  • Happy employees with low employee turnover

  • Located in the U.S.

Sectors

  • Business services

  • Tech-enabled services

  • Software/SaaS

  • Consumer products

  • Healthcare

If your business doesn’t fit the above criteria, we’d still love to talk. Our investment approach is flexible, and the criteria listed above are not all-inclusive. If we determine we’re not a great fit, we’re still happy to provide you with our unbiased advice and do our best to help you find the right partner.

A family of companies, built and run by like-minded entrepreneurs and operators, and backed by long-term minded, flexible, and patient partners.

OUR FAMILY

Piyush Pandey

Rodd Steuart

Kyle Freebairn

Joel Clark

Carl Dixon

Brandon Cope

Ryan Morrison