Lullwater & Co.

Lullwater & Co. is a next-generation private investment firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and companies, focusing on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and assisting business owners in confidently transitioning their enterprises to future leaders. The firm operates with a philosophy of "Operators Serving Operators," aiming to build enduring partnerships and unlock the full potential of family-owned businesses. They seek companies with $1-5 million in profits, recurring revenue, high-profit margins, sustainable competitive advantages, and strong teams, leveraging technology to create value beyond just capital investment.

The firm was founded in 2020 by Keith Burns and Michael Curry, who serve as Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs. Both are Atlanta, Georgia natives who met at Emory University over two decades ago. Their diverse professional backgrounds, with Keith as a corporate attorney and investment banker and Michael as a CEO of various companies including Apex Physics Partners, inform their operator-centric investment approach. They launched Lullwater & Co. to embody their philosophy of investing from an operator's mentality, driven by a commitment to creating equity value and fostering entrepreneurial growth, particularly for underrepresented operators.

Lullwater & Co. has made several notable acquisitions, demonstrating its focus across various sectors. Their portfolio includes companies such as Radon Medical Imaging (June 2023), Inspire Horizons (January 2023), B2B Reviews (June 2022), PalCare (June 2021), AQC Traffic Control (June 2021), Mosquito Shield (February 2021), and Destroy Drive Onsite Data Destruction. Co-CEO Michael Curry also leads Apex Physics Partners, a significant medical physics services company in the United States, further highlighting the team's operational expertise in the healthcare sector.

The leadership team, comprising Keith Burns and Michael Curry, brings extensive experience in investment banking, law, and operational leadership. Keith Burns, an alumnus of Emory and Columbia Universities, previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and as a corporate attorney. Michael Curry, a graduate of Emory University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, has a background in leading and founding companies. Their combined expertise and operator-first mentality enable Lullwater & Co. to provide strategic guidance and support to their portfolio companies, fostering long-term growth and success.