Tennessee Valley Ventures targets companies in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors that meet several well established investment criteria. Across the Southeastern United States — our area of principal focus — there are a number of small- and medium-sized businesses within these sectors whose financial performance and management track record make them attractive prospects for leveraged acquisitions.

Relying on the experience of Tennessee Valley Ventures’ partners as well as specific outside expertise as needed, we approach prospective portfolio companies with a detailed, comprehensive investment analysis that includes:

Financial information

Successor management teams

Operating history

Competitive performance

Future prospects

Due-diligence examinations of business, accounting, tax, legal and industry-specific information

To maintain continuity and momentum among companies acquired for our portfolio, we seek to retain existing management, who participate in the ownership of the company and gain a tangible stake in its growth and success. As advisors and directors, the Investment Board and Board of Advisors of Tennessee Valley Ventures complement management’s expertise, providing support in strategic planning, capital growth and improvement of operational efficiency.

As majority owners, T.V.V. actively follows the progress of each portfolio company and provide ongoing support for its management team, both through the expertise of the principals of Tennessee Valley Ventures and from a broad array of industry contacts.