About Us
Who are we
Bey Group of Companies ($BYGC) is a North American impact investor specializing in the revitalization of underserved communities. Leveraging a team of experienced entrepreneurs, fund managers, advisors, and investors, BYGC offers flexible and innovative debt and equity solutions to empower small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries. Their focus is on fostering social impact and purpose-driven strategies, and they can operate as a lead investor or collaborate with investment partners.
BYGC fosters long-term value creation for its portfolio companies by employing a comprehensive growth strategy. This strategy encompasses:
- Global expansion initiatives
- Organic and inorganic growth optimization
- Implementation of innovative business models
- Operational excellence through process improvement
- Strategic capital infusion
- Market share expansion and brand recognition enhancement
$BYGC's Investment Criteria
We invest in
- Management buyouts
- Growth or expansion capital raises
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Buyout of Retiring Owner(s)
- Recapitalization
- Generational Transfers
Our target companies generally meet the following criteria
- Revenues of $10m to $100m
- At least $1m of cash flow
- Principal operations in North America, most commonly Illinois or midwest and southern regions. $BYGC will selectively consider transactions outside North America.
- In business at least five years, with a minimum of 3 years prior financial statements.
- Strong management team, either incumbent or previously identified as part of an acquisition
- Meaningful management ownership and appropriate incentives
Investment Structure
- Combination of Subordinated Debt and Preferred Stock instruments
- Majority or Minority Equity investments
- Investment size of $3m to $15m with larger commitments possible through co-investment with other funds or sponsors
- Board seat or observation rights
- Investment horizon of approximately five years
Industry Focus
- Business Services
- Transportation and Logistics
- Niche Manufacturing
- Value-add distribution
- Niche Sub-contractors
- Restaurants, Food, Beverage, and Agriculture
- Real Estate and Hospitality
- High-Tech and Consumer Tech