Our Process

Bringing value

Blackthorne Partners adds value during all phases of plan execution. We consistently yield outstanding results for our companies and investors due to decades of experience and our expertise in the areas of due diligence and business development.

We screen many opportunities and narrow them to a handful of great companies, resulting in potentially one or two investments per year.




After the transaction


"I appreciated their understanding of all facets of the business, which made the entire ownership transition process easy. Dealing with the team at Blackthorne was a pleasure."
— Pat Gengler, former owner, Design Specialties
Focused on addressing the equity and liquidity needs of small businesses in the Upper Midwest