Enduring investments in businesses and their communities
Ashbrook Equity Group invests in small and midsize businesses, primarily in the Southeast US. We partner with business owners to chart the next chapter of an enduring legacy.
We are actively investing
in the Carolinas.
If you or someone you know is considering selling a business or just curious about what that might look like, please contact team@ashbrookequity.com. We’d love to connect.
Criteria
INDUSTRIES
We are focused on investments in three categories:
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Business and professional services, industrial services, technology management, insurance and risk management, media and marketing
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Specialized construction, maintenance and equipment businesses for real estate and infrastructure
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Entertainment, education, recreation and experiential businesses
FUNDAMENTALS
Our Investments
Why Sell to Ashbrook?
We care about what you’ve built. We will negotiate a fair deal with you. We will provide a successful transition for you, your employees, customers and suppliers.
PARTNERSHIP
We understand the importance of protecting your confidential information. We will treat it with the greatest care.
CONFIDENTIALITY
We are doing this for the long haul, focused on sustainable growth. We offer a steadier hand than most other buyers.
DEEP ROOTS
We are well-capitalized and experienced dealmakers. We know how to prioritize what matters and work efficiently to get the deal done.
READY TO EXECUTE
Our Team
Matt Bowles, the founder of Ashbrook, is a dealmaker and entrepreneur with 15 years of operations management and transactional experience. Matt began his career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company leading a team of more than 30 aircraft tire builders. He has spent a decade advising M&A buyers and sellers in transformative transactions. Matt partners with great business owners for great outcomes.
A native North Carolinian, Matt and his wife, two sons and daughter are deeply rooted in the region and committed to making impactful investments here. Matt has a J.D. from George Mason University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an Eagle Scout and outdoorsman.
Mark Bowles leads our business development. A creative business leader and seasoned marketing professional, Mark has held multiple roles in technology sales for Cisco and product management for HR Block and startups. He is the host of SMB Journey, a podcast for entrepreneurs to share their unique journeys.
Mark lives in Raleigh with his wife, two daughters and son. He has a B.S. in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Laksh Patel is an analyst with our firm. He has completed business and finance internships with Wells Fargo, Hilltop Securities and Airbus and is a member of the Commodity Investing by Students at Virginia Tech.
Laksh is currently completing a B.S. in finance at Virginia Tech. In high school, he was captain of his varsity wrestling team.
News
Newly Launched Ashbrook Equity Group Looks to Partner with Community-Leading Businesses
Contact
Ashbrook Equity Group
1213 W. Morehead Street, 5th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28208
team@ashbrookequity.com
If you are an owner or broker representing sellers, an accredited investor looking to partner or just hoping to learn more about us, please contact our team anytime.