Company Research Report: Sunlake Capital LLC

Company Overview

Name: Sunlake Capital LLC

Mission: Sunlake Capital LLC is a private investment firm focused on long-term private equity investments in companies that possess a sustainable competitive advantage. They prioritize management partnerships and pursue opportunities matched with potential for proprietary value creation.

Founded: 2017

Founder: Andrew Galante

Key People:

• Andrew Galante, Principal and Founder

• Brett Morris, Principal

Headquarters: 700 S Rosemary Avenue, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

What the Company is Known For: Long-term private equity investments, particularly in family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses, with a sustainable competitive advantage. They are recognized for their industry focus on security systems and personnel.

Products

Offered Products:

• No specific products are offered as Sunlake Capital LLC is primarily an investment firm, focusing on equity investments in various companies.

High-Level Description:

• Sunlake focuses on making control equity investments in businesses with a sustainable competitive advantage, particularly those in the security industry.

Key Features of Products:

• They offer capital investment and resources to partner companies.

• They provide flexibility in investment structures including majority control equity and minority equity.

• Long-term investment horizon with an ability to hold investments beyond conventional private equity timelines.

Recent Developments

• New Appointments: Brett Morris joined Sunlake Capital as a Principal in January 2024 to lead private equity investments.

• Recent Investments:

• April 30, 2024: Sunlake Capital and partner firms invested in Seattle's Finest Security and Traffic Control.

• August 31, 2023: Investment in Genric, Inc.

• Partnerships:

• September 15, 2022: Sunlake Capital partnered with Belfry Software.

• New Acquisitions:

• February 23, 2021: Investment in SSA Security Group.

• May 31, 2020: Acquisition of Internal Security Associates.

• August 17, 2019: Acquisition of American Heritage Protective Services.

• December 14, 2018: Acquisition of JBM Patrol and Protection.

• Strategic Focus: Expanding focus in the security industry with active pursuits for platform and add-on acquisitions.

New Products or Features:

• No information is available regarding specific new product launches or feature additions since the company primarily focuses on investment.

Conclusion

Sunlake Capital LLC is distinguished by its long-term investment horizon and focus on sustainable competitive advantages, emphasizing partnerships with management teams of invested companies. They have demonstrated strong investment activity, particularly in the security sector, and continue to expand their influence and asset base in this niche.