Always having a passion for small businesses, Kevin made several direct investments into private businesses, and used his sales and marketing experience to rapidly increase revenues and profitability. Eventually, Ramsier stepped into a CEO role inside one of his portfolio companies and expanded the company’s footprint across the country. Kevin is a 3-time honoree of INC Magazine’s list of fastest growing private companies and was chosen as one of only 100 companies to make the BUILD 100 list of businesses that showed sustained economic growth in and out of the recession.
Kevin graduated with honors from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics, where he sits on the Advisory Board for the Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship. He is a board member of several private businesses, charitable organizations, and is a frequent speaker across the country on Business Growth, Value Maximization and Exit Planning. He has appeared in Bloomberg, Reuters and many several other news outlets as a trusted source for commentary on M&A activity in a variety of industries.
Adam Altus is a Managing Partner at Sier Capital Partners
Adam identifies new investment ideas and executes transactions from infancy through closing working primarily with family owned founder run businesses. Through Sier Capital Partners, he has invested in and currently sits on the board of LL Klink Greenhouse Solutions, Nurses 24/7, Sage Integration, US Electric, and an undisclosed software development business. Adam actively guides management through key transitions and evaluating growth opportunities, both organically and with an M&A focus. Adam was formally chairman of the board for Integrated Laboratory Systems and ’58 Foundations prior to their successful exits.
Adam graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Business Strategy and History.
Aaron is a Vice President at Sier Capital Partners. Prior to joining Sier, Aaron worked at TM Capital, a boutique investment bank specializing in advising middle and lower-middle market companies. While at TM, Aaron advised companies focused on healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and consumer products seeking to raise capital or pursue M&A opportunities. Before joining TM Capital, Aaron worked at Insight Partners. He holds a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance & Accounting, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Outside of work Aaron has a passion for history, with an emphasis on European history 1789-1945. He also enjoys playing tennis, and volunteers with the City Tutors group in New York.
Our Investment Criteria
We always ask ourselves two questions: 1. Will there be more or less of what this business sells in 10 years? 2. Why is this business winning today and will it be winning tomorrow?
Financial Profile
EBITDA greater than $2 Million
Recurring customer base, history of revenue growth with positive cash flows
Focus
Owner seeking liquidity and ownership transition
Experienced and passionate management team
Industry
Supportive tailwinds, growth and story
Fragmented industry with ability to provide meaningful competitive advantages
We do not consider these opportunities
Fund investments
Early stage companies and start-ups
Press Releases
58 Foundations
“Growing up in Ohio, I always remember it being a brand that homeowners could trust to solve a host of problems surrounding wet basements. The product has an incredible reputation of quality, but the real reason this made so much sense to me was the people that make up the BDry™ culture. It was apparent to me that this team cares deeply about the customers they serve across the country. The management team at the company is one of the best in the industry, and I'm honored to be a part of this group.” - Kevin Ramsier
Sage Integration
"I've seen a lot of changes in this industry, but nothing compares to the transformation that we need today. We are building SAGE to lead that transformation." - John Nemerofsky, COO
Integrated Laboratory Systems
"We're excited to join the network of successful business partners on the Sier team and to leverage their collective expertise to grow our business. Sier brings ILS a demonstrated track record of growing small businesses through proven processes and management partnerships." - Dr. Dave Allen, President
LLK Greenhouse Solutions
"We'd known the Sier Capital team for over two years before beginning our partnership. Sier Capital understands the explosive growth we are seeing in the greenhouse industry, and Sier's experience scaling businesses was very attractive to us. Most importantly, they share our core values both in and out of the workplace. I'm excited to continue leading this organization and providing exceptional service and customized solutions to our clients." - Shawn Brown, CEO
Nurses 24/7
"Hospitals are living and breathing entities, with hundreds or even thousands of full-time employees, performing life-saving work. Making sure these healthcare facilities have the resources they need can make all the difference. We founded this organization over 20 years ago and continue to get excited about the way we can help our clients and the clinicians who choose to partner with us. Now, the relationship between Nurses 24/7 and Sier Capital enables the business to invest more broadly in the resources our partners desperately need." - Chris Dowling, CEO