Big 7 Ventures

Big 7 Ventures is a private equity investment firm dedicated to investing in the future of American industrial and manufacturing businesses. The firm focuses exclusively on basic manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and services that support and sell into the construction industry. They seek to partner with longstanding entrepreneur and family-owned businesses, aiming to meet the financial and personal needs of sellers while fostering long-term growth and development for their portfolio companies and their employees.

The firm's roots trace back to a founding family with over 125 years of experience owning and operating manufacturing businesses. Big 7 Partners, the private equity arm, is named after the family’s Big 7 Ranch near the Central Coast of California. The founding family also maintains original ownership in an NFL franchise. Big 7 Ventures was founded in 1906, reflecting this deep-seated legacy in American industry.

Big 7 Ventures typically invests check sizes between $5 million and $25 million, with additional capital reserved for future growth opportunities. They target companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $25 million and EBITDA between $1 million and $5 million, seeking majority ownership with meaningful equity incentives for management. Their portfolio includes companies like Bowtex LP, a Texas-based manufacturer of specialty grading products, and Modern Concrete Inc., a specialized construction materials provider known for remote concrete pouring solutions.

The team at Big 7 Ventures comprises experienced professionals, including partners such as Aaron Vermut, Kevin Reilly, Kevin Salquist, and Managing Partner Kurt Winter. Their collective expertise is leveraged to support the growth and operational excellence of their portfolio companies.