Milton Finch Capital

seeks high-quality, profitable SMEs in North Carolina for acquisition.
We want to solve your succession planning challenge
whilst committing to nurture, grow and preserve your legacy.

Why Us?

  • Building on Legacy

    Having devoted a lifetime to cultivating and nurturing your business, our commitment lies in fostering the continued growth and development of your legacy

  • People Focused

    Recognising people as the foundation of small business success, we’re dedicated to creating an environment that upholds and values this principle

  • Hands On

    Our mission is to acquire one business, pledging a hands-on approach and unwavering focus that seeks to deliver enduring value over time

  • Flexible and Adaptable

    As a small family backed fund, we are positioned to be both innovative and flexible when it comes to deal structure as well as business operations.

Investment Focus

Financial Criteria

  • Stable track record of revenue and cashflow generation

  • Healthy EBITDA margins: 20%+

  • EBITDA range $1.0M to $3.0M


Business Characteristics

  • B2B / B2C Services, Industrial, or Manufacturing sectors

  • North Carolina based (unless operated on a remote model)

  • Niche business in a fragmented industry

  • Low customer concentration, with recurring / repeating base


Situational Criteria

  • Owner seeking a retirement or succession planning solution

  • Owner seeking partnership to take business to next level

  • Owner attributes value to preservation of legacy

About

Dhruv is the founder behind Milton Finch Capital, a family-backed investment fund with the primary objective of acquiring and operating successful North Carolina private companies, while simultaneously addressing the challenge of owner succession. Based in Charlotte, Dhruv has ~15 years of experience spanning multiple roles across strategy, operations, and M&A. During seven years of strategy consulting, Dhruv worked closely with CEOs and executive teams at SMEs, helping them grow their companies, and in turn learning all facets of successfully running a business.

Dhruv’s early exposure to his family business, a travel and leisure services firm, provided him with a fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship, and the opportunities and hurdles inherent in building a thriving SME. In 2015, Dhruv co-founded a luxury fashion accessories brand, Milly Finch, a retailer of cashmere scarves, hats, and gloves, with several successful pop up events in New York City.

Having developed a diverse and well-rounded skill set in strategy, finance, and operations, Dhruv is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship through acquisition, and committed to finding the right SME opportunity in North Carolina. Backed by a deeply experienced and talented team of investors and advisors, Milton Finch Capital is ready to move quickly and efficiently, should the right opportunity come to market. 

Dhruv holds an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, where he received a full scholarship for entrepreneurial studies. He also holds a Masters degree from ESADE Business School, and a Bachelors degree from Singapore Management University.

Milton Finch Capital's family of current and past investments includes:

Designer and manufacturer of precision lubrication equipment. Sold to DalFort Capital Partners in 2023.

www.oilrite.com

Hospitality concept development and consulting firm.

Quick service restaurant and bar concept serving Indian street food.

Outdoor events and adventure sports company.

Advisors

  • Umang Dua

    CO-FOUNDER, HANDY / KEYCHAIN

    Umang has co-founded and scaled multiple companies including Handy, a home services platform (acquired by Angi Services in 2018) and Keychain, a B2B marketplace for brands and retailers.

  • Louis Brownstone

    CO-FOUNDER, PULA INDUSTRIES

    As co-founder of Pula Industries, Louis has acquired and successfully grown multiple businesses in the services sector including WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions and PBS of Texas.

  • Brett Conradt

    INVESTOR / ADVISOR

    Brett has over 20 years of experience advising senior executives, operators, and investors across a range of industries, with a focus on industrial and business services segments.

  • Carolyn Boldt

    EX-CEO & PRESIDENT, OIL-RITE

    Carolyn was the owner, President and CEO of Oil-Rite Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of precision lubrication equipment, for over 30 years. Oil-RIte was acquired by DalFort Capital Partners in 2023.

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