Four Pillar Capital
Trusted Business Stewardship
Four Pillar Capital is dedicated to helping small business owners exit their companies with confidence. Guided by the pillars of Faith, Family, Fitness, and Freedom, we acquire businesses and ensure their legacies are carried on with the utmost care and commitment.
Why Four Pillar Capital
Our Story
Four Pillar Capital is on a mission to strategically help small business owners as they navigate a succession plan that stewards the legacy they’ve created. Operating in "blue-collar" niche industries, Four Pillar Capital carries diverse exposure and expertise that is foundational to its success.
At Four Pillar Capital, we believe that owners and founders of established business are staples in the communities they operate in. They impact lives through job creation and serve the community in many ways. Additionally, small businesses provide critical economic support for local communities serving as a legacy marker for American prosperity.
Justin Spaeth, Founder
As a seasoned operations executive and entrepreneur, Justin brings a wealth of expertise in business management, strategic leadership, and operational excellence. With a diverse background spanning various sectors including real estate, oil and gas, industrial services and construction, Justin has a proven track record of success in optimizing and scaling businesses to reach their potential. Located in the Denver and Northern Colorado area.
Values
Guided by pillars of Faith, Family, Fitness, and Freedom
- Ethical transparency built on trust and honesty
- Long-term vision
- Stewardship of legacies
- Care for customers, employees, and suppliers
- Timely transaction goals
- Hard work, determination, and discipline
The four pillar fit
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
Blue-Collar industries encompass a wide range of essential service and construction businesses that involve manual labor and skilled trades.
These businesses, characterized by their skilled workforce and quality service, form the backbone of communities by ensuring the functionality and improvement of daily life.
Criteria
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
Financial
- Consistent historic Revenue
- Typically between $2M and $10M in Revenue
- From $300K to $1.5M of EBITDA/SDE
- Net margins above 15%
Business Acquisitions Attributes
- Operating longer than 7 years
- Physical assets or equipment
- Existing WIP or repeat customers
- 7 or more existing employees
Market Examples
"Blue-Collar" Businesses
Market Examples
Niche markets: such as excavation services, asphalt paving, self storage, waste management, public infrastructure upkeep, commercial cleaning, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, residential and commercial construction, masonry, roofing, and essential household services are of particular interest.