What we do
Harbor Lake was founded by engineering and operations executive Derek Geiger to buy, operate, and grow your B2B service, manufacturing, or distribution company.
We are the buyer of choice for regional business owners interested in retirement.
We provide the cash and lifestyle benefits of retirement while ensuring a smooth transition for customers and employees.
Why sell to HLHC?
FAQs | Harbor Lake | Private Equity | Competitor |
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What motivates my buyer? | Desire to operate a small business | Maximize returns by any means necessary | Reduce competition, force integration |
What's in it for me? | Retire and take care of your people | Aggressive, seller-beware terms | Long and challenging integration |
What happens to my legacy? | Preserved | Uncertain | Eliminated |
What happens to my employees? | Retain and reward, career growth | Uncertain, cost cuts likely | Eliminate duplicate roles |
What kind of deal terms can I expect? | Fair and flexible, focused on growth | Rigid, buyer profit maximizing | Dense, buyer risk minimizing |
Where does the money come from? | My own pocket + family office investors | Pension funds and other big money | Profit from competing divisions |
Our priority is to grow your legacy by taking care of your people and your customers. That's not true of all buyers.
What we're looking for
Dedicated, Passionate Team
Outstanding Customer Service
Recurring Model, Repeat Customers
Annual Revenue $10m-$50m
What you can expect
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We pay fair market price, we're more interested in growing your business than buying at a discount
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We're committed to retaining and rewarding your people
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We're driven, capable operators who are in it for the long term
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We're partners - before, during, and after the acquisition
What we value
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People first
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Excellent customer service
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Integrity and trust
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Transparency
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Persistence, persistence, persistence...
Team
Derek Geiger
President
Derek founded Harbor Lake Holding Company to find, buy, and operate a great business with great people.
Prior to HLHC, Derek held executive positions in engineering, operations, and project management at leading military and consumer electronics companies.
He brings more than a decade of world-class problem solving, team leadership, operations management, and simply "getting it done" experience to this new venture.
Derek holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Born in the Midwest, Derek has since lived in MI, NH, TX, MA, and South FL where he currently resides. He seeks adventure, and is looking forward to the next chapter.