Guard Hill Holdings is a team of experienced operating and financial partners that have invested their own capital in over 40 private equity transactions during the past 20 years. Guard Hill Holdings is focused on making controlling equity investments in manufacturing companies. The firm's $50 million of committed equity capital comes from the active partners and a small group of related outside entities. Guard Hill Holdings does not collect management fees from investors. The firm prefers to invest in corporate divestitures, turnaround situations, family owned companies and partner with lenders on workout opportunities. Guard Hill invests primarily in U.S.-based manufacturing companies with sales in the $50-$250 million range; current profitability is not required.