Banyan Capital Group

Banyan Capital Group is a family-owned investment firm based in Rochester, New York, specializing in partnerships with family and entrepreneur-owned businesses. The firm focuses on established companies within the manufacturing and essential services sectors, targeting businesses with strong fundamentals, dedicated teams, and potential for growth. They seek companies with revenues between $1M and $15M and EBITDA of $250K to $2M+, with at least 10 years of operating history.

Founded in 2019, Banyan Capital Group operates with a long-term owner's mindset, leveraging its flexible capital base for efficient decision-making and creative transaction structures. The firm emphasizes alignment with owners, operators, and employees, aiming to build and hold businesses for sustained success. Their core values are flexible, capable, and reliable, adapting their approach to fit each company's needs and relying on their firsthand experience in building, operating, and exiting businesses.

Banyan Capital Group's investment approach is centered on growth, focusing on investing in people, operations, and expansion rather than financial engineering. One notable transaction includes the acquisition of Pactech Packaging in August 2018.

The leadership team brings hands-on operational experience to their investments. Chad Buchta, Managing Partner, is the founder and former CEO of a packaging manufacturing company, which he built and scaled over two decades before a successful exit. CJ Buchta, Partner, focuses on business development, portfolio operations, and new investment sourcing, bringing experience in sales and revenue growth. Jordan Pepe, Partner, contributes over five years of accounting and finance expertise, with prior experience in financial analysis and reporting.