Family office private investment firm
Grady Bay Capital
- HeadquartersGig Harbor, WA S6
- Websitegradybaycapital.com
- Last verifiedNovember 3, 2026
At a glance
| EBITDA range | $2M to $20M S3 |
|---|---|
| Check size | $5M+ S3 |
| Deal types | Platform, Add-on, Growth S3 |
| Geography | United States, Canada, Pacific Northwest and western states and provinces S3 |
| Sectors | Software & SaaS, Auto Services & Collision, Accounting & Professional Services |
What Grady Bay Capital buys
Grady Bay Capital is a family office in Gig Harbor, Washington that invests its own money and brings in other family offices and institutional co-investors. Its main strategy is buying control, 51% or more, of companies with recurring or contracted revenue: software and subscription businesses, IT and managed service providers, business services, B2B maintenance and monitoring, and home and auto services. Its stated targets are EBITDA of $2 million to $20 million, margins and growth above 10%, at least 30% recurring revenue, a platform value of at least $20 million and an equity check of at least $5 million. It prefers companies in the Pacific Northwest and the western states and provinces.
The firm is new as a lead buyer. Its June 2026 purchase of BrickHouse GPS, an Indianapolis fleet telematics software company, was announced as its platform investment, and its other holdings include a co-investment in Classy Chassis, a Western Washington car wash and auto service chain. A small telematics or GPS software company is most likely to meet Grady Bay as an add-on to BrickHouse.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 3, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | BrickHouse GPSControl acquisition of the fleet telematics and connected-vehicle software company; the founder stays CEO and rolled equity, and Rock Island Capital co-invested | Platform | Software & SaaS | Source |
| 2025 | Discovery BiotechEarly-stage growth investment in a Pacific Northwest drug discovery company | Investment | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S4.
Biotechnology, early-stage growth (2025)
- Discovery Biotech
Boutique investment bank, recapitalization (2023)
- Merit Investment Bank
Car wash and auto services, majority recapitalization co-investment (2024)
- Classy Chassis
Connected-vehicle and fleet software platform (2026)
- BrickHouse GPS
Research and analytics services, growth equity (2023)
- Indago Research
Subscription wellness app, early-stage growth (2024)
- Pitstop
Greymont’s take
How Grady Bay Capital fits a seller
Grady Bay fits founders of profitable, recurring-revenue businesses in the western US or Canada who want to sell control but stay involved and share in a second sale later. In the BrickHouse GPS deal the founder stayed on as CEO, and he and the COO rolled significant equity into the new company. As a family office, the firm says it can hold longer than a typical fund.
The trade-off is a short record as a lead buyer. BrickHouse is its first announced platform, and its other holdings are a mix of co-investments, growth stakes and early-stage bets. Deals also lean on partners: Rock Island Capital and another family office co-invested in BrickHouse. Owners should ask how the full purchase price will be funded, who the co-investors are, and what role and ownership the founder keeps after closing.
Questions owners ask
What size company does Grady Bay look for?
Its approach page lists EBITDA of $2 million to $20 million, a platform enterprise value of at least $20 million, a minimum equity check of $5 million, and at least 30% recurring revenue.
Does Grady Bay buy control?
Yes. It focuses on control buyouts of 51% or more, and its June 2026 BrickHouse GPS acquisition left the founder as CEO with significant rolled equity.
Does Grady Bay invest in auto services businesses?
It lists automotive services among its interests and holds Classy Chassis, a Western Washington drive-thru car wash, oil change and detailing business, through a 2024 majority recapitalization it co-invested in with Magnolia Bridge Capital.
Sources
- S1Grady Bay Capital home page (family office, sector interests) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S2Grady Bay Capital: About Accessed November 3, 2026
- S3Grady Bay Capital: Approach (investment criteria) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S4Grady Bay Capital: Investments Accessed November 3, 2026
- S5Grady Bay Capital: Intermediaries Accessed November 3, 2026
- S6Grady Bay Capital Completes Acquisition of Brickhouse GPS (PR.com, Gig Harbor, WA, June 4, 2026) Accessed November 3, 2026
- S7Rock Island Capital: BrickHouse GPS (2026 recapitalization with Grady Bay Capital and management) Accessed November 3, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with Grady Bay Capital. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction