SGH Management Company

SGH Strategic Investment Partners, established in 2016, operates as a private, single-family office based in Austin, Texas. The firm is an active investor primarily focused on the lower middle market, seeking to identify robust management teams with compelling business plans. SGH provides patient and strategic capital to foster growth and create incremental value within its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its diverse resources and extensive operating expertise to acquire and expand privately held businesses, offering strategic guidance and support.

SGH Strategic Investment Partners was founded by Samir "Sam" G. Hanna, who brings over 40 years of experience in operational and administrative management within the professional services sector. Prior to establishing SGH, Mr. Hanna founded Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM, LLC) in 1994, growing it into a leading national surveying and mapping company. He announced his retirement from daily management of SAM, LLC in December 2016 but continues to serve as Founding Chairman and advisor. Michael Hatcher, a Principal at SGH, contributes over 42 years of experience in the AEC industry, having also been instrumental in the early growth of SAM, LLC.

The firm targets control investments in profitable lower-middle-market companies across various industries, including professional services, wholesale distribution, specialized manufacturing, and hospitality. SGH evaluates opportunities such as companies seeking capital for growth, shareholders pursuing partial liquidity, industry buy-and-build strategies, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. Their investment criteria typically include companies with a minimum of 10% cash flow margins, EBITDA of at least $1,000,000, and transaction sizes ranging from $3 million to $30 million. Hill Country Hospitality Management, which focuses on assets and services in the hospitality industry, is a notable portfolio company managed by SGH.

The SGH team combines deep operational, investment, and transactional experience, totaling over a century of collective expertise. Key team members include Samir "Sam" G. Hanna as Managing Principal, Michael Hatcher as Principal, and Kyle Goldman as Vice President. Troy Pinkston also serves as the Chief Financial Officer. The firm positions itself as a trusted partner for business owners, understanding the complexities of selling a business and aiming to facilitate confident personal and financial transitions for founders.