Bernard Holdings is a Charleston, South Carolina based investment firm focused on majority acquisitions of founder and family-owned services and distribution businesses in the US.

LEADERSHIP: Matt Clark has 10+ years private equity experience with leading firms KKR, Incline Equity Partners, and HCI Equity Partners. He has completed over 25 acquisitions of founder and family-owned businesses. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, he holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BBA from The College of William & Mary.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA: Bernard Holdings seeks to acquire service and distribution businesses in stable and fragmented markets with 10%+ EBITDA margins and $750k+ annual cash flow. We transact with owners who are looking to sell out as well as owners who are looking for a growth partner.

INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE: residential lawn care, car wash, commercial appliance and HVAC repair, in-home respiratory and infusion care, industrial hose distribution, medical equipment rental, fastener treating and coating, website and digital marketing, safety equipment manufacturing, compressor and pump manufacturing.