Warren Equity Partners

Warren Equity Partners is a sector focused private equity firm that invests in companies that maintain, operate, and upgrade critical infrastructure. As a growth-oriented investor, the company invests in market leaders in highly fragmented industries executing a disciplined “buy-and-build” approach.

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Building an Industry Leader within Smart Infrastructure Integration Services

Overview

Warren Equity Partners developed an investment thesis in the highly fragmented smart infrastructure integration services sector. They chose to partner with an experienced buy-side firm to find the right anchor company and scale through a buy-and-build strategy.

Actions

Applying Warren Equity’s acquisition criteria and investment thesis, the Genz team executed an extensive market map of the industry and directly engaged high-priority companies focused on smart infrastructure integration services for highway lighting, ITS equipment, electronic tolling equipment and structures, CCTV camera systems, and various electronic sign boards. Through our multi-year engagement Genz identified 250+ companies, evaluated 61, and facilitated 36 client introductions.

Outcomes

Genz sourced the anchor platform, followed by two add-on acquisitions.

Platform:

Traffic Management Solutions

Add-Ons:

The Levy Company
Bryant-Ritter Electric Corporation

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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“Genz & Associates is an extension of our team at Pfingsten. Their research group builds a deep-dive list of companies that fit our investment criteria for both platforms and add-ons. The professionals at Genz have earned our trust by always treating entrepreneurs with respect. When we are introduced to an entrepreneur, Genz has shared our investment strategy and criteria, our history, and what we seek in a partnership.”

Pfingsten Partners

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“We’ve partnered with Mark and his team for multiple years. Having closed numerous transactions through introductions made by him and G&A, they have proven to be a reliable and valuable resource supporting our business development efforts.”

Industrial Growth Partners

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“Genz & Associates have been strong partners with MW Industries in developing our M&A pipeline. Mark Genz and his team have worked diligently to build a large pool of prospects for us, and have been extremely thorough and diligent in managing all the front end activities associated with getting us to initial management meetings, etc. Mark has an uncanny ability to build rapport with individuals that he rarely meets in person, and we find that his insights into the internal dynamics of our prospective acquisitions are on target.”

Bill Marcum, CEO, MW Industries (Former Genstar Capital Company)

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“This incredible opportunity for Maudin Products would not have been possible without your interaction. When you first made contact, I was concerned about moving forward. Genz & Associates provided the information and security, which made all future progress possible.”

Kirk Tindall, VP - GM, MW Industries (Former President, Maudlin Products)

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“Having closed a transaction with the firm and Mark Genz, he demonstrates great energy and is relentless in achieving the goals of his clients while maintaining professional integrity. ”

Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois & Chairman - GTCR (Former)

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