Variant Equity Advisors

Variant Equity Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in middle-market companies through a range of transactions, including buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures. It focuses on long-held, private equity-owned assets and privately-held companies that may be experiencing succession or transition challenges. Variant typically makes control equity investments ranging from $2.5 million to $75 million, targeting companies with sales values between $50 million and $1 billion and enterprise values from $7.5 million to $350 million, with a maximum EBITDA of $100 million. The firm is also interested in sectors such as mobility platforms, transportation, and payment risk management.

CJ Faulwell

Vice President

Dan Vercillo

Principal

Farhaad Wadia

Managing Partner

1 past transactions

Coach USA

Acquisition in 2019
Coach USA is a prominent transportation company in North America, operating over 2,400 motorcoaches and employing more than 5,000 individuals. The company provides local and inter-city transportation services across the United States and Canada, serving major urban centers such as New York City, Chicago, and Milwaukee. Coach USA focuses on delivering safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly travel options, offering a range of services including local bus routes, motorcoach tours, charters, and city sightseeing tours. Their fleet is equipped with various safety features, including seat belts for all passengers, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, and lane-changing warning devices, ensuring a secure and convenient travel experience for its customers.
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