Culbro, LLC is the private equity investment effort of the Cullman and Bloomingdale families. It was formed to invest in growth companies with strong entrepreneurial management and founded post the sale of General Cigar, a company owned by the Cullman family for over 40 years. Culbro is not a fund and does not have a specific investment horizon.
Its target equity investment range is $5 to $50 million with latitude to make both smaller and larger investments. It invests on both a control and minority basis. Although Culbro's three co-founders have a background in consumer products, Culbro has invested in a wide range of industries. Culbro focuses geographically on North America and India.
Its target equity investment range is $5 to $50 million with latitude to make both smaller and larger investments. It invests on both a control and minority basis. Although Culbro's three co-founders have a background in consumer products, Culbro has invested in a wide range of industries. Culbro focuses geographically on North America and India.
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Founded by three generations of the Cullman family, all of whom worked at General Cigar, Culbro seeks out businesses with strong reputations for service and quality. Typically, these businesses are in transition and owned by first generation entrepreneurs who continue to own significant stakes post-transaction.
Culbro, LLC was founded by Edgar M. Cullman, Sr., and is currently managed by his son, Edgar M. Cullman, Jr., and his grandson, David Danziger. As former operating partners themselves, the Culbro managing members have an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that face an entrepreneurial company as it strives to grow and develop to the next level.
Culbro seeks to make equity investments of $5 to $50 million in middle market companies across a variety of sectors. Strong and credible management teams. Culbro values alignment of interest with management and almost always looks for management to maintain some ownership in the business. Loyal customer relationships.
Helix Investments is an India-focused investment pool backed by the Cullman and Bloomingdale families. It seeks to make investments of $10 - $20 million in companies still in their growth stage. Highly flexible, Helix will invest in both private and public equity. It has a research-driven philosophy and is focused on long term value.
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