Investing in the New Mainstream Economy: A Conversation with Palladium Equity Partners

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In this episode of the Business Better podcast, host Jeffrey Fickes sits down with Meahgan O’Grady Martin, Head of Business Development at Palladium Equity Partners, to discuss the firm’s investment strategy, track record, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Palladium’s Investment Strategy

Palladium Equity Partners is a private investment firm that targets opportunities in the middle-market, with a focus on companies in the U.S. Hispanic market, founder- and family-owned businesses, and companies with accretive M&A opportunities.

The firm’s investment strategy is based on the belief that the U.S. Hispanic market is a growing and underserved market. Hispanic consumers have a combined spending power of over $1.5 trillion, and they’re expected to account for over 20% of the U.S. population by 2050. Palladium believes that businesses that are able to tap into this market have a significant opportunity for growth.

Palladium also believes that founder- and family-owned businesses are often undervalued and have significant growth potential. These businesses are often run by experienced and passionate entrepreneurs who have a deep understanding of their markets. Palladium partners with these businesses to help them grow and achieve their full potential.

Finally, Palladium looks for companies with accretive M&A opportunities. The firm believes that M&A can be a powerful tool for growth, and it has a team of experienced professionals who can help its portfolio companies identify and execute strategic acquisitions.

Palladium’s Track Record

Palladium has a strong track record of investing in successful companies. The firm’s portfolio companies have generated an average annual return of over 20%. Some of Palladium’s most notable investments include:

• El Pollo Loco: A leading Hispanic quick-service restaurant chain with over 400 locations in the United States. Palladium invested in El Pollo Loco in 2016, and since then, the company has increased its revenue by over 50% and its EBITDA by over 100%.
• Univision Communications: The leading Spanish-language media company in the United States. Palladium invested in Univision in 2016, and since then, the company has increased its revenue by over 20% and its EBITDA by over 30%.

Palladium’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Palladium is also known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm believes that a diverse team of investment professionals brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the table, which helps it make better investment decisions.

Palladium has a number of DEI initiatives in place, including:

• A diverse investment team: Over 50% of Palladium’s investment professionals are women or minorities.
• A commitment to investing in diverse-owned businesses: Palladium has a dedicated team that focuses on investing in businesses that are owned by women, minorities, and veterans.
• A DEI training program for all employees: All of Palladium’s employees are required to participate in the firm’s DEI training program, which covers topics such as unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and cultural competence.

Palladium is proud of its DEI initiatives, and it believes that they make it a stronger firm.

Conclusion

Palladium Equity Partners is a private investment firm that is committed to investing in the new mainstream economy. The firm’s investment strategy is based on the belief that the U.S. Hispanic market is a growing and underserved market. Palladium also believes that founder- and family-owned businesses are often undervalued and have significant growth potential. Palladium has a strong track record of investing in successful companies. The firm’s portfolio companies have generated an average annual return of over 20%. Palladium is also known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm has a number of DEI initiatives in place, including a diverse investment team, a commitment to investing in diverse-owned businesses, and a DEI training program for all employees.

To learn more about Palladium Equity Partners, visit the firm’s website at https://www.palladiumequity.com/.