About UsA Focus On Independent High-Growth Companies
SUPPORTING YOUR VISION
Growth Capital that Fits the Need
Lateral Investment Management is a private equity firm that enables transformational growth at owner-operated middle market businesses in North America. We partner with successful founders who have high conviction and companies that have reached an inflection point.
How We Help
Turbo-charge growth
Grow your strategic opportunity by putting our global network of customer, partner and executives at your disposal
Increase efficiency
Implement mature budgeting practices and financial modeling to systematically evaluate strategic opportunities and future growth plans
Align incentives
Design and implement incentives of business owners, management and employees to create long-term value
Reduce cost of capital
Bolster the balance sheet and design custom private equity solutions to enable efficient scaling
Develop strategies
Align the company’s plans and long-term strategic vision with the current market opportunity
Support inorganic growth
Identify, execute, finance and support the integration of accretive acquisitions that can accelerate your growth journey
Strengthen leadership
Assemble a world-class management team and board that will support you in building a category leading business
Improve DEI
Implement best-in-class practices for employee development and diversity, equity, and inclusion
SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Accelerating your Company’s Trajectory, Maximizing its Potential
Lateral was built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs – specifically, for business owners with established and growing companies that need additional capital and help to reach the next level. We know there are always unexpected twists and turns along the way in any successful business journey. Lateral develops creative solutions and tailored support – not a cookie-cutter approach – to match each specific situation. We act as a trusted partner, working collaboratively with our portfolio companies to leverage our suite of comprehensive value-added resources and capabilities.
