A Decisive Investment Philosophy

Najafi Companies seeks to make strategic investments in undervalued assets. The firm makes equity investments in businesses across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor. We invest in established businesses with strong management teams generating positive cash flows. We focus on businesses that operate principally in the United States, and typically acquire controlling ownership interest. Transaction size is not a focus, but we do have the resources to acquire businesses up to $1 billion in transaction value.

We look for investments across a wide variety of industries, at various stages of growth, and at different transaction sizes. We conduct diligent research and evaluation of target companies and industries, and focus on opportunities to create long-term value. The capital we provide is typically deployed to drive additional growth, reposition the business, or recapitalize disadvantageous balance sheets. As a firm, we have deep experience in telecommunications, internet services, consumer products, leisure and real estate.

Because Najafi Companies invests internally generated capital, not money from a fund with outside partners, there is no pressure to buy or sell a particular business. This allows us to be selective and focus on long-term financial performance. We invest based on strong business fundamentals, and do not evaluate exit scenarios as part of the investment decision.

As a firm, we pride ourselves in making quick decisions regarding investment proposals. We are decisive when evaluating investments, and when we choose to make an investment, we are typically able to proceed without a financing contingency. We have demonstrated flexibility in acquiring businesses in the past, and we are able to close transactions in time periods as short as 2 weeks.