Flexibility and creativity are our hallmarks

We understand that each company and owner are different, and that flexibility and creativity are required to find the best solution for the situation. Gray Eagle is experienced in working with owners in varying circumstances, each requiring a different level of support and collaboration, to achieve mutually optimal outcomes.

Seeking exit/retirement

Owners looking to sell the entirety of the business
and exit or retire

We work with existing managers or help bring
​in new leadership

Seeking partner/expansion

Owners looking for liquidity while remaining active in the business and retaining a minority stake

We act as a strategic & financial partner to
drive growth and expansion

Seeking exit/retirement

Owners looking to sell the entirety of the business
and exit or retire

We work with existing managers or help bring
​in new leadership

Seeking partner/expansion

Owners looking for liquidity while remaining active in the business and retaining a minority stake

We act as a strategic & financial partner to
drive growth and expansion

What you can expect from us

We know from experience that business, especially in the lower middle market, is personal. This is why we work hard to get to know potential partners well, and to make it easy for them to get to know us and to be clear on what to expect from us.

Partnership & trust

  • Collaborative and solution-oriented 
  • Act professionally & with integrity
  • Take a long term view on relationships
  • Our word and handshake are our bond

Authenticity & transparency 

  • Don't play games with you or your company
  • Authentic and straightforward with our offers
  • Transparent about our level of interest
  • Honest and courageous conversations

Clear priorities

  • Work side-by-side with you & your team
  • Value your legacy and your firm's integrity
  • Focus on important issues and avoid trivialities
  • Look after customers, employees & community 

Excellent communication

  • Use clear language and avoid jargon
  • Communicate proactively and are responsive
  • Listen to understand
  • Tough on issues and soft on people

Partnership & trust

  • Collaborative and solution-oriented 
  • Act professionally & with integrity
  • Take a long term view on relationships
  • Our word and handshake are our bond

Authenticity & transparency 

  • Don't play games with you or your company
  • Authentic and straightforward with our offers
  • Transparent about our level of interest
  • Honest and courageous conversations

Clear priorities

  • Work side-by-side with you & your team
  • Value your legacy and your firm's integrity
  • Focus on important issues and avoid trivialities
  • Look after customers, employees & community 

Excellent communication

  • Use clear language and avoid jargon
  • Communicate proactively and are responsive
  • Listen to understand
  • Tough on issues and soft on people