OnCourse Expertise
Why OnCourse ?
In contrast to traditional institutionally funded private equity groups, OnCourse invests our own equity and that of several other like-minded investors. We are driven to own successful businesses that can be held for long term value creation. Management teams are empowered to make decisions that serve the long-term interests of the company, its customers, and its employees.
Broad Industry Experience
Below is a sampling of the industries we have participated in from direct investment or a significant operating experience:
Commercial Vehicle Products
Automotive Products
Recreational Vehicles
Agricultural Equipment
Criminal Containment Systems
Construction Equipment
Marine Products
CNC Machining
Metal Finishing
Motorcycle Products
Microbial Research & Development
Biotechnology
Oil and Energy Products
Personal Care and Salons
Diesel Engine Products
Medical Examination Tables and Fixtures
Agrochemical Distribution
Water Treatment
Consumer Package Goods
Commercial Real Estate
Acquisition Experience
We've been buying businesses for over 20 years and have a great team to analyze and close deals while remaining highly confidential. OnCourse's day-to-day activities are managed by principals who make decisions quickly and have experience in analyzing all types of businesses.
Versatility
Since we're funded by individuals, small investment groups and families, OnCourse Capital can be extremely flexible with the transaction structures to meet the unique needs of selling members or shareholders.
Experience
The Principals of OnCourse have prior experience working in operating roles. Because of our experience with growing businesses and our history of partnering with entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level, we understand the challenges that confront growing businesses. We've become a valuable resource for management teams because of our broad cross-functional experiences.
Operations
We help our management teams make major strategic decisions, and ensure they have the resources necessary to achieve our agreed-upon short and long-term goals, in addition to providing assistance on major personnel decisions. We believe managers are the key to success, so we give them the choices to excel at what they do best. We assist in developing strategic operating plans, while playing a significant role in acquisitions and divestitures.
Equity Participation
We think management teams should be partners, not employees, and we demonstrate this by providing equity incentives. We like our management teams to invest along with us at the beginning of a relationship or vest over time.
Capital Structures
Our investment philosophy is to create capital structures that have sufficient equity and appropriate debt to produce a balance sheet that has strength and flexibility.
