Introducing Coastal Breeze Partners: A New Player in the Private Equity Scene
Coastal Breeze Partners, a private equity firm based in Boca Raton, FL, has officially launched its operations, marking a significant step in the middle market sector.
The firm specializes in collaborating with management teams and sellers to develop middle market businesses. With a strong focus on industrial and business services subsectors, Coastal Breeze Partners brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of creating value.
When it comes to their investment strategy, Coastal Breeze Partners targets companies with revenues exceeding $20 million and EBITDA ranging from $4 million to $20 million. They are particularly interested in family or founder-owned businesses, as well as corporate carve-outs in the following industries:
- Essential Business Services
- Materials & Chemicals
- Specialty Industrials
- Value-Added Distribution
Founded by Brian Urbanek and Matthias Gundlach, Coastal Breeze Partners sets itself apart by executing organic growth initiatives, operational transformations, and strategic add-on acquisitions.
The Minds Behind Coastal Breeze Partners
Matthias Gundlach boasts 25 years of experience in investing, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate finance. His impressive track record includes over 30 successful transactions across various sectors and geographies. Prior to co-founding Coastal Breeze Partners, Gundlach served as Managing Director at OpenGate Capital, where he led the North American industrials investment team. His expertise lies in driving transformational value creation in sectors such as chemicals, building products, and distribution.
On the other hand, Brian Urbanek brings over 25 years of experience in investing and corporate finance to the table. With a diverse background spanning industries like consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services, Urbanek has completed over 40 transactions throughout his career. Before launching Coastal Breeze Partners, he co-founded Harbor Beach Capital and held key roles at Sun Capital Partners and Stephens, Inc.
Both Gundlach and Urbanek hold advanced degrees in business administration and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Coastal Breeze Partners.
For more information about Coastal Breeze Partners and their latest ventures, visit their official website.
Stay Tuned for Exciting Updates
As Coastal Breeze Partners embarks on this new chapter, the future looks promising for this emerging private equity firm. Keep an eye out for their upcoming projects and initiatives.
Posted by: FinSMEs
Date: 25/04/2025
