Long-term ownership, by design.

Haywood Lane is a permanent capital investment firm built to own, operate, and grow businesses without being driven by a predetermined exit timeline.

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Our Investment Philosophy

We invest in durable companies that serve a tangible purpose and generate consistent cash flow, with clear opportunities to scale.

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Long-Duration Ownership

Our capital is structured for long-term ownership. Without a predetermined exit window, we support businesses through economic and market cycles, allowing decisions to be made with a long-term perspective rather than short-term pressure.

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Discipline in Capital Allocation

We seek to invest in businesses defined by the durability of their products and services. Our views are unique, and we don’t chase opportunities that we don’t understand. Our long-term mindset allows us to hold what’s working and be deliberate about when to exit.

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Partnership with Operators

Successful businesses are built by capable leaders. Haywood Lane partners with management teams and founders who have built strong organizations and are committed to long-term growth. Our role is to support, strengthen, and scale those efforts.

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Flexible Capital for Scaling Businesses

Investing in businesses
built to last.

We partner with management teams that have a demonstrable track record of success and leaders with a clear and compelling vision for their business. 

One size does not fit all, and we are creative in how we form equity capital to business objectives.

Investment Criteria

We focus on businesses that meet a consistent set of criteria:

  • Opportunity to invest $25-100M+ of equity
  • Businesses with $10M+ of EBITDA
  • Headquartered in the United States
  • Durable business models, products and services

Target Characteristics

The attributes we look for:

  • Durable businesses that earn appropriate returns on capital
  • Consistent growth and profitability over long periods of time
  • Regional market leaders
  • Strong growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic through M&A
  • Lack of significant technology risk, obsolescence, and/or regulatory risk
  • Low or no customer concentration

Flexible Structures of Investments

We take a flexible approach to structuring capital, based on what the business needs:

  • Majority control or structured minority investments
  • Primary growth or secondary proceeds
  • Common and/or preferred equity
  • Add-on equity capacity to support M&A and growth initatives
  • Indefinite investment time horizon based on business needs

From those we partner with

We believe long-term ownership is best reflected through the experiences of the people we partner with.

"Haywood Lane shows up like a true partner—thoughtful and deeply aligned with the long-term success of our business. They push us to build while bringing the resources to make that growth durable."

— Philippe Joubert, CEO | Newton Nurseries

Meet Our Team

Haywood Lane is led by investors and operators with a long-term mindset. 

News & Insights

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Thoughtful partnerships start with a conversation.

If you are considering the future of your business, exploring long-term capital, or looking to connect, we welcome the opportunity to speak.