JW Hill Capital

JW Hill Capital is a private equity firm based in Newport Beach, California, specializing in investments in small- to lower-middle market companies. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on corporate divestitures, owner liquidity, add-on acquisitions, growth equity, management buy-outs, strategic acquisitions, and recapitalizations. It primarily targets distressed or special situations in sectors such as manufacturing, value-added distribution, aerospace, defense, nuclear, energy, medical devices, and electronics. Specific investment interests include electrical components, RF/microwave electronics, electromechanical systems, aircraft systems, and precision manufacturing. JW Hill Capital typically seeks companies with an EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million and prefers investments in North America, particularly in the Southwest United States. The firm takes control equity investments but also considers minority stakes, emphasizing long-term value creation and sustainable earnings growth.