Cottonwood seeks to invest up to $15 million of equity in business services, manufacturing and distribution companies with the following characteristics:

Recurring customer base

Growing or stable top line without wide variations in profitability

Control investments

We look at businesses with and without a management team in place and are comfortable in situations with the Seller retiring.
Cottonwood has a particular interest in the following industry segments:

Distribution – hardware, janitorial supplies, propane/industrial gas, pet products, safety products

Water/Wastewater Related – water testing, water purification equipment and services and municipal water services.

Healthcare – ABA therapy & other autism services, sleep apnea and other healthcare services.

Testing Businesses – rural water testing, product safety testing and equipment calibration

Pet Related Businesses – pet food manufacturing or distribution, pet products manufacturing

eCommerce – soft and hard goods and consumables including cannabis and CBD.

Route Based Businesses – Yellow grease or waste collection, hazardous waste

Software & Business Services – cyber security services and legal related business services such as court reporting, records collection.

Niche Manufacturing – hardware and reusable shipping containers are particular areas of interest.