Partner With Us

Building long-lasting rewarding partnerships

We understand the importance of selecting the right partner for owners, management teams, and business advisors. Our commitment to partnership is demonstrated through the relationships our firm has built from the ground up in the lower middle market. We believe our experience, values, culture and approach set us apart and position us as a superior partner.

“When owners have concerns about fit, culture, what will happen to their employees and their legacy, we believe Highland Rim is the ideal partner.”

- Chris Godwin, Partner

For Business Owners

We respect that you as a business owner have put your life’s work into building your business.

The reputation and success of the business are a result of your dedication, the culture you fostered and the loyal employees with whom you have worked. Highland Rim aims to preserve the legacy of the business you built and partner with your internal management team.

Highland Rim engages transparently and with integrity. We adhere to “middle America” values and have built a hard-earned reputation for doing what we say we will do. We work hard to address important transaction matters during discussions with owners with the goals of minimizing surprises and closing on mutually agreed terms.

We hope that you’ll take the time to learn more about us, our approach and how we can help provide a path for you to realize the fruits of your labor and preserve your legacy.

“Our goal in any investment is to help the management team run a great business and provide capital and strategic guidance to maximize their company’s potential.”
- Mark Isaacs, Partner
For Management Teams

Highland Rim’s approach is devoted to partnering with long-tenured, incumbent managers who desire ownership in the business they operate. We understand that an energized management team who is empowered to execute impactful initiatives to achieve their goals and receive tangible rewards is a key driver to success.

We believe our role as investors and business leaders is to be supportive, not disruptive. We are always collaborative in our approach with our management teams and provide the resources and experience to successfully elevate and grow their business. We ensure that our management partners have meaningful ownership in the business they run and personally profit as the value of the business grows.

We hope that you’ll take the time to learn more about us, our approach, and how we can facilitate the transition to management ownership.

“Highland Rim’s partners are known for certainty of execution, respecting company culture and people, and being good partners and stewards.”
- Matt Lane, Partner
For Intermediaries

Business owners place trust and confidence in their business advisors and intermediaries when they make the decision to sell their business. We strive to be valued partners to advisors and have a hard-earned reputation for transparency and integrity throughout the deal process.

We understand that preparing a business for sale takes hard work and we respect that effort. We dedicate significant time and resources to assess the potential fit for Highland Rim and commit to providing timely and thoughtful feedback on our decision. If we make an offer, business owners and their advisors can have confidence that we intend to close based on the terms we propose.
Highland Rim compensates intermediaries in buy-side transactions.

We hope that you’ll take the time to learn more about us, our approach, and how we can provide owners with an attractive and thoughtful exit from their business.