Evergreen private equity firm buying Christian-owned companies
STAPLE Investments
- HeadquartersVienna, VA S5
- Websitestapleinvestments.com
- Last verifiedNovember 5, 2026
At a glance
| EBITDA range | $2M to $15M S3 |
|---|---|
| Deal types | Platform, Minority S3 |
| Geography | North America S3 |
| Sectors | Consumer & Food |
What STAPLE Investments buys
STAPLE Investments buys Christian-owned companies, and that is the first thing an owner should know. The name stands for St. Thomas Aquinas Private Long-term Equity. This Northern Virginia firm invests from an evergreen fund, so no fund end date forces a resale. It looks for businesses with about $2 million to $15 million of EBITDA, mainly in North America, with strong free cash flow, a capable management team and high returns on invested capital. It names no target industries, but it favors essential products, pricing power and repeatable revenue.
Most deals are control deals. Its preferred structure is buying 60 to 75 percent while the owners roll 25 to 40 percent on the same terms as the fund, and it generally wants key leaders to stay for several years. It can buy the rest later, or let employees do so, if the owners want a full exit. Minority stakes are the exception and need strong governance rights and a defined path to control. Every company it owns is run under what it calls intentional Christian ownership.
Recent deals
Announced in the 24 months before November 5, 2026.
| Date | Company | Type | Sector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Corporate Travel Services (CTS)Partnership with a Northville, Michigan travel, tours and event management company; stake not disclosed | Investment | Consumer & Food | Source |
Portfolio by sector
From the firm's portfolio page S4.
Partnerships
- Corporate Travel Services (CTS)
Greymont’s take
How STAPLE Investments fits a seller
STAPLE suits a Christian business owner who wants to step back without selling to a buyer that plans to resell the company in a few years. It expects to hold for the long term, and it wants owners to keep a meaningful stake. Owners who want all their cash at closing, or whose company has no Christian identity, are a weaker fit, since the firm says each company it owns is run under intentional Christian ownership.
Corporate Travel Services is the only company the firm has named so far, so there are few past sellers to call. Ask how Christian ownership would change daily life for employees, including those of other faiths. Also ask what would trigger a sale, because the firm keeps the flexibility to sell or recapitalize if that serves its investors best.
Questions owners ask
Does STAPLE only buy Christian-owned companies?
That is its stated focus. Its approach page says it concentrates on Christian-owned companies whose owners want a lasting successor rather than a traditional private equity sale, and each company it owns is run under intentional Christian ownership.
How much of a company does STAPLE want to buy?
Its preferred deal is 60 to 75 percent, with existing owners rolling 25 to 40 percent. It later buys the remainder, or lets employees do so, if the owners want a full exit. It considers minority stakes only in select cases, with strong governance rights and a path to control.
How long does STAPLE hold a company?
Its evergreen fund has no fixed exit timeline, and it expects to own a strong business for the long term. It still keeps the flexibility to pursue a sale, recapitalization or partial liquidity event if that would best serve its investors.
What size company does STAPLE look for?
Typically $2 million to $15 million of EBITDA, mainly in North America, with strong free cash flow, a high-quality management team and returns on invested capital that hold up over time.
Sources
- S1STAPLE Investments home page Accessed November 5, 2026
- S2STAPLE Investments: Our Firm Accessed November 5, 2026
- S3STAPLE Investments: Our Approach and Investment Criteria Accessed November 5, 2026
- S4STAPLE Investments: News & Insights Accessed November 5, 2026
- S5STAPLE Announces Mariano Diaz-Bonilla as Partner (May 22, 2025) Accessed November 5, 2026
- S7Corporate Travel Service home page Accessed November 5, 2026
Compiled by Greymont Advisors from public sources, including the firm’s own website and press releases. Greymont is not affiliated with STAPLE Investments. Figures are as reported on the dates shown and may have changed. Request a correction