Highline Group

Highline Group is a Denver-based single-family office that operates as strategic investors, providing patient capital and hands-on management. The firm primarily focuses on control investments with a long-term, buy-hold-and-grow approach. They partner with owners of privately-held companies seeking liquidity who also prioritize the legacy and future growth of their businesses. Highline Group emphasizes a values-led approach, aiming for sustained growth of the business, its people, and the community with uncompromising integrity.

The firm was founded by a father-son team, Steve Reinemund and Jonathan Reinemund, who collectively bring over five decades of leadership experience across various businesses and sectors. Jonathan Reinemund previously served as CEO of Kohana Coffee, a cold-brew coffee manufacturer acquired by Highline Group. His background also includes leadership roles in e-commerce at Craftsy (acquired by NBCUniversal), management consulting at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and positions at The Clorox Company and Leprino Foods. Steve Reinemund is a seasoned business executive with extensive operational leadership experience, having run businesses for more than 20 years. The firm's name, 'Highline Group,' is inspired by the High Line Canal Trail in Denver, a running path connecting the homes of Jonathan and Steve, who are both avid runners.

Highline Group seeks control investments in privately-owned companies with specific financial characteristics, including EBITDA of $1.5MM - $5MM+ and revenue of $10MM - $50MM+. Ideal businesses demonstrate multi-year positive cash flow, strong gross margins, a defensible market position, a proven track record of success, a diverse customer base, and differentiated products or services. They prefer companies with reduced exposure to business cyclicality, a respected reputation, and a committed workforce. The firm's primary geographic focus is the Rocky Mountain Region. Their industries of interest include Printing, Packaging & Label Production, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage.

The team at Highline Group brings Fortune 500 resources, including management experience, an extensive network, and strong governance, to support the next phase of growth for their portfolio companies. Unlike traditional financial institutions, they invest their own capital, allowing for quick decisions and certainty of closing for sellers. Their approach prioritizes long-term health and growth over short-term returns or cost-cutting measures, ensuring the preservation of a company's legacy as a foundation for its future.