D. J. Lipke
Prairie Capital
- Role
- Principal at Prairie Capital
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Principal
Nov 2011 — Present · Chicago, IL
Since 1997, our investment focus has always been on lower middle market recapitalization or buyout transactions, using a flexible investment approach consisting of equity and supportive subordinated debt in aggregate amounts of $10 to 30 million per investment. Investment Company Characteristics- Typically privately held, with recurring annual revenues of $20 -$100 million- Annual cash flows of $4 -$12 million (10%+ EBITDA)- Significant operations in the U.S.Portfolio Company Attributes- Defensible market niche and strong value proposition- Participation in an industry with stable and growing primary demand- Significant, identifiable opportunities for organic growth- Above-average profit margins and historical growth rate- Experienced, equity-incentivized management team- High return on invested capitalWe’re looking for companies with stable cash flows and solid track records. We do not invest in early-stage companies, turnarounds, or companies with project-based revenues.
Education
University of Notre Dame
BBA, Finance and Economics
2000 — 2004
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Strategy, Finance
2009 — 2011
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