Essential Businesses.
Long-Term Holders.
The companies below are businesses our founders acquired and operated at prior firms, across specialty chemicals, industrials and industrial services, and essential B2B services. They show how we work: better operations and long time horizons, not flips or fund timelines. We are now building HarborWind on the same approach.
Contract beverage manufacturer. Production, packaging, and fulfillment for branded beverage lines.
rightcoast.coCompanies acquired and operated at prior firms.
Custom software development for industrial and manufacturing enterprises. IoT, digital transformation, and enterprise systems for Fortune 500 clients. Sold to Ensono, a KKR portfolio company, in 2022.
andplus.com
Stone fabrication tools since 1994. Full-line distributor of diamond tooling, machinery, and supplies for the stone fabrication industry.
bbindustriesllc.com
Smart cloud accounting software for founder-led businesses. Error-proof bookkeeping, invoicing, and real-time financial reporting with bank-level encryption. Exited 2023.
crunched.io
Virtual reality flight simulation. Pioneered VR integration for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3D, and X-Plane, bringing immersive cockpit experiences to desktop aviators worldwide. Exited 2022.
flyinside-fsx.com
Professional refinishing coatings since 1978. Surface restoration systems for countertop, floor, and bath applications.
hawklabs.com
Aquatics equipment distributor since 1947. Full-line supplier of swim gear, pool equipment, and aquatic facility supplies across the country.
kiefer.com
Refractory materials since 1914. Over a century of engineering heat-resistant linings for furnaces, kilns, and industrial thermal systems.
plibrico.com
Machine safeguarding since 1971. Press safety, light curtains, and risk assessments for manufacturing operations nationwide.
rockfordsystems.comProduction-grade digital file generation from business cards to billboards. Fully immersive online design tool that transformed how the print industry creates and delivers print-ready artwork. Exited 2024.
Epoxy adhesives for stone since 1962. Knife-grade and flowing adhesives for natural stone fabrication and repair.
bonstone.com
Stone, tile, and concrete fabrication tools. Full-line supplier of diamond blades, core bits, and polishing pads for surface professionals.
directdiamondtools.com
Precision tooling for stone countertop fabrication. CNC and manual solutions for natural and engineered stone surfaces.
innovativetoolsolutions.com
Visual lockout/tagout procedures. Software that simplifies compliance and keeps maintenance teams safe.
steptron.com
Lifeguard gear and uniforms. Full-line online retailer of lifeguard apparel, rescue equipment, and pool management essentials.
thelifeguardstore.comWe buy businesses
their founders would
recognize in 20 years.
Buy. Build. Compound.
HarborWind buys and holds essential businesses in specialty chemicals, industrials and industrial services, and essential B2B services. We look for companies with 20+ years of operating history, loyal customer bases, and products so embedded in daily workflows that switching costs are measured in downtime, not dollars.
We are not a fund with a timeline. We are long-term holders who build value through better operations, strategic add-ons, and the patience to let great businesses do what they do best.