Improving Lives One Business At A Time
We Build Better Business, Better Communities & Better Tomorrows.
A Holding Company that Puts People First
Investing in family-owned enterprises that are small to medium-sized.
We're a group of businesses dedicated to ensuring that all employees prosper and have good jobs.
Who is AK100 Holdings, LLC?
AK100 Holdings, LLC is an Atlanta-based private equity firm that focuses on community. We apply a collaborative approach to drive meaningful investments, and operational efficiencies and build a company culture that promotes job satisfaction. We want to create companies where people want to work!
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We help companies and employees reach their full potential by collaborating with management teams to improve the operation, employee relations, and value of their businesses. We commit time and investment in people, processes, and technology by building a strategic road map, which aligns with a shared vision to accelerate growth and generate profit.
We help business owners who are looking for a succession or liquidity plan exit quickly and easily.
Profitable family-owned businesses, we feel, are the lifeblood of our country.
With no intention of ever selling the company, we invest long-term, permanent money.
We believe companies can drive profit and do right by their people. These two things are not mutually exclusive.
Our employees are not assets, instead, they are our biggest INVESTORS – they invest their time, talent, and expertise to strengthen and grow our organizations.
Consider a world in which all employees prosper.
Investment Criteria
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Situation: Established business with growth potential.
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Revenue greater than 1 million
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Gross profit margin greater than 25 %
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3+ years of profitability
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Geography: Entire United States
Industries
Hospitality
Agricultural
Technology/Saas
Real Estate
Automotive
BioTech
Legal Services
Investment Profile
We are beyond purchasing.
We want to be your partner.
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We are looking to work with established businesses with growth potential.
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Owners who want to retire but willing to stay on for knowledge transfer or part-time.
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We want to buy and hold.
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Where possible we want to keep the management and staff.
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Work with management on Strategic/Tactical Planning & Execution with measurable goals.
Things You Should Know
We aim to provide
· An environment where people
want to get up and go to work
· Employee development
· Benefits that work
· Fair and livable wages
· A quality of life
What we do:
· Increase Profitability
· Increase Operational Efficiency
· Address operational Challenges
· Optimize Risk Management
What are our objectives? Make the procedure for business owners simple, quick, and fair. We don't meddle with operations and retain management in place. Founders can choose to stay or leave.
What exactly are we looking for? We adore modest, profitable niche enterprises that will continue to be needed in the future. Strong management teams and healthy cultures are important to us.
What happens to teams that already exist? We don't fix things that aren't broken. We leave teams to their tasks and stay out of the way. We don't want to intervene because there's a reason you're successful.
How long does the transition take? 90 to 120 days period. We keep things simple so that you can concentrate on operating your business.
Our Founder
Nathania Luc-Meristil Founder & Managing Partner
Ms. Meristil, has a proven track record of rescuing and driving small and large, strategic projects to success. She demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning, possesses a keen ability to assess a situation, and is not afraid to make difficult business decisions while navigating complex, high-pressure environments. She has extensive knowledge and expertise in designing and implementing business operations and in overseeing operations while driving revenue growth.
Ms. Meristil has over 20 years of law department operations, Governance & Risk Management, Compliance Privacy, and Procurement experience in the Biotechnology, Technology, Real Estate, Legal Services, & Hospitality industries. She has great familiarity with key business processes, concepts, and modes of operation. She is experienced in managing complex applications and developing strong cost control measures to ensure the desired result while leading strategic operations.