A central component of Sentinel's lower middle market private equity investment strategy is to pursue friendly negotiated transactions with management partners who can participate meaningfully in the rewards of success of their firms. Key elements of Sentinel Capital Partner's investment strategy are to: Partner with talented management teams with long term perspectives and who stand to share meaningfully in the equity investment and rewards of success. Participate only in friendly, negotiated private equity transactions including buyouts, restructurings, recapitalizations, modest operational turnarounds, and going private opportunities. Focus on lower middle market companies with EBITDA under $35 million. Target five industry sectors that correspond to our direct experience and ability to add value. Consumer Products / Services Food / Restaurants Franchising Manufacturing Service Businesses Invest in the buyout of traditional businesses with solid fundamentals. Pursue investment opportunities that are likely to generate high risk-adjusted private equity rates of return. The links below provide additional information about the investment strategy and philosphy of our firm.