TANDEM EQUITY PARTNERS
We invest in exceptional businesses with a dedicated focus, preserving their values and legacy.
WHO WE ARE
Tandem Equity Partners is a Denver-based boutique private equity firm focused on investing and growing profitable, high-potential businesses in the lower to middle market. We specialize in companies that are founder-led, under-optimized, or undergoing generational transition.
What sets us apart is our partnership-first, community-rooted approach. We work closely with owners and management teams to build long-term value—operationally, culturally, and financially. We invest with empathy, preserve what makes each business special, and support
growth without sacrificing the company’s identity or legacy.
Based in the Rocky Mountain region, we prioritize businesses with strong fundamentals. Our value creation playbook centers on strategic guidance, operational support, leadership alignment, and responsible stewardship—not financial engineering. We aim to deliver strong returns for our investors while building companies that last.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
At Tandem Equity Partners, our approach is centered on partnership-first investing. We view each investment as a long-term relationship—not just a transaction. We align closely with founders, operators, and teams to support growth while preserving the values and culture that make each business unique.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
We invest alongside owners and leadership teams, offering strategic support without micromanagement. We seek alignment through shared equity, long-term thinking, and open communication.
COMMUNITY-FOCUSED GROWTH
As a Denver-based firm, we prioritize investments that contribute positively to local and regional economies. We value businesses that are embedded in their communities and aim to strengthen those roots, not replace them.
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
We take pride in being responsible stewards of the businesses we acquire. Our goal is to build enduring companies that benefit employees, customers, and communities—as well as investors.
HANDS-ON SUPPORT
We’re operators as well as investors. We provide value through mentorship, process improvement, digital enablement, and thoughtful governance—not bureaucracy.
TARGET PROFILE
GEOGRAPHY
United States:
With a focus on the Rocky Mountain region
Revenue:
$1m to $5m existing business and annual revenue for a minimum of 2 years
EBITDA:
$500k + Minimum of 25% margins
CHARACTERISTICS
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Proven profitability
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Growth potential through operational improvement, digitization, or market expansion
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Management in place or open to partnership
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Low customer concentration
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Low barrier to entry businesses
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Specialized product or service
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Upside margin potential
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Sales and Marketing need
OWNERSHIP
At Tandem Equity Partners, Zack Kobilca and Lauren Richardson bring a modern, focused approach to private equity. With decades of combined experience across investment, operations, and strategic growth, they founded the firm to do things differently:
fewer deals, deeper partnerships, and real value creation.
ZACK
KOBILCA
LAUREN
RICHARDSON
Zack has built his career around identifying overlooked opportunities and helping unlock their full potential. Lauren brings a sharp operational lens, ensuring that strategy isn’t just discussed — it’s executed. Together, they lead with conviction, work closely with management teams, and invest with long-term alignment in mind.
Tandem specializes in lower-middle market companies where thoughtful capital and hands-on support can drive outsized results. We move quickly, think independently, and measure our success by the quality of the businesses we build.
CONTACT US
We are actively expanding our portfolio and seeking new investment opportunities. If you have a potential opportunity or would like to learn more about partnering with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
EMAIL:
PHONE:
720.803.1552
ADDRESS:
2149 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222