Blackstreet Capital investment criteria are as follows:
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Company revenues up to $150 million (“Lower Middle Market”)
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Initial equity investment up to $15 million (larger investments accomplished through co-investment of limited partners)
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Total enterprise value up to $75 million
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Control investments (a minimum of 51% of the voting stock)
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Open to equity investment by management alongside Blackstreet Capital, in addition to performance-based compensation and equity incentives (though not required)
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Flexible structures created to fit the needs of the portfolio company (common equity, preferred equity and/or subordinated debt with warrants or equity participation features)