Joe Conlon

Hastings Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to mid-sized enterprises. Founded in 2002, the firm's three partners bring over 60 years of experience in operating, growing and acquiring small companies or divisions, and have managed organizations through the various stages of growth. Hastings looks for companies, either platforms or add-ons, that meet the following criteria: Manufacturing, Distribution, Business Services; trailing EBITDA of $4-$10 million (add-on opportunities greater than $1 million); 3 to 5 years of profitable operations; and located in the Continental U.S. The firm does not invest in real estate, retail, restaurants, high tech, biotech, and telecommunications. Hastings makes equity investments ranging from $5 to $20 million.