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THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC

THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC is a Series C+, buyout and recapitalization fund in the US investing in commercial-industrial-products, commercial-industrial-services, manufacturing, specialty-distribution, outsourced-services, dental-labs, spraying-equipment-parts, automotive-equipment, custom-frames, bicycle-components, pharmaceutical-packaging, refuse-recycling-services and reclaimed-materials.

Stages
Series C+, buyout, recapitalization
Sectors
commercial-industrial-products, commercial-industrial-services, manufacturing, specialty-distribution, outsourced-services, dental-labs, spraying-equipment-parts, automotive-equipment, custom-frames, bicycle-components, pharmaceutical-packaging, refuse-recycling-services, reclaimed-materials
Invests in
US-wide
Actively investing
Yes
Founded
2012

Check size not disclosed

Thesis

The Zabel Companies, LLC is a private investment firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, focusing on the lower middle market. Their investment strategy centers on acquiring and growing businesses in commercial and industrial products and services sectors, specifically targeting companies with $2 million to $10 million in EBITDA within niche manufacturing, specialty distribution, and outsourced services. Zabel prefers to partner with strong management teams and seeks clear opportunities for business expansion. Their approach is characterized by a long-term investment horizon (5-15 years), avoiding quick flips and aggressive financial engineering, instead emphasizing operational execution and strong partnerships. While specific fund sizes are not disclosed, they operate with a dedicated pool of capital and have made approximately 20 investments, employing strategies such as buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital injections.

Common questions

Does THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?

Yes. THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC lists Series C+, buyout and recapitalization among the stages it invests in.

Where does THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC invest?

THE ZABEL COMPANIES, LLC invests in the US.

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