Breakwater Management LP

Breakwater Management LP is a private investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, focusing on direct investments in the lower middle market. The firm specializes in providing growth capital, recapitalizations, buyout and acquisition financing, and various forms of debt and equity investments, including senior secured loans, mezzanine financing, and preferred equity co-investments. Breakwater targets companies with annual sales ranging from $10 million to $150 million, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, branded consumer products, specialty retail, media, and software services. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $30 million in equity financing and $5 million to $25 million in credit financing, with a preference for transactions in the United States, particularly California and the Western U.S. Breakwater aims to partner with management teams and owners to facilitate growth and is known for its flexibility in structuring deals across various capital levels. Founded in 2009, Breakwater Management brings both capital and expertise to help propel its portfolio companies forward.