Mission and Operating Philosophy

Mission Statement
To build long-term value by investing in lower-middle-market companies in a collaborative partnership with company management. To contribute to this value by offering the operating, strategic and financial expertise of our professionals, investors and advisory board members. To capitalize on the entrepreneurial strengths of smaller businesses, capturing their emerging growth opportunities with our larger-company relationships, resources and disciplines.

Operating Philosophy
Independence with Support
TCG believes in a supportive and collaborative partnership with operating management. We respect the day-to-day decision making and results-driven operating independence of your management team. We seek to add value through our:

• Strategic insights
• Disciplined operating experience
• Growth management skills
• Financial expertise

Growth and Value Creation
TCG seeks investment opportunities where lasting enterprise value can be built through strategic repositioning, organic growth, complementary business additions, and operational and productivity improvements.

Tailored Capital Foundations
We understand you need the right type of capital to grow your business profitably. We will work to establish a prudent capital structure aligned appropriately with the growth dynamics of your industry. This will help the business to thrive in both good and challenging economic times. Our relationships provide access to investors whose resources and interests are focused on long-term value creation.