GOLDNER HAWN
GOLDNER HAWN is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US writing $10M–$30M checks into niche-manufacturing, value-added-distribution, business-services and consumer-products.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- niche-manufacturing, value-added-distribution, business-services, consumer-products
- Check size
- $10M–$30M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1989
- Assets under management
- $825M
Thesis
Goldner Hawn is a Minneapolis-based private equity firm founded in 1989, with a focus on control buyouts and growth recapitalizations in the North American lower middle market. They target companies with $3 million to $15 million in operating profit (EBITDA) and valuations between $25 million and $150 million, with equity investments typically ranging from $10 million to $30 million. The firm partners with founder and family-owned businesses, emphasizing a hands-on, value-creation approach and a 'partnership mentality' with incumbent management teams. Their sector focus includes niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, business services, and consumer products. Goldner Hawn has deployed over $1.5 billion across eight middle-market buyout funds and has $825 million in AUM. Fund VIII closed with over $350 million in commitments. They prioritize cultural alignment and 'Midwestern values'.
Common questions
Does GOLDNER HAWN invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. GOLDNER HAWN lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does GOLDNER HAWN write?
GOLDNER HAWN writes $10M–$30M checks.
Where does GOLDNER HAWN invest?
GOLDNER HAWN invests in the US.