Palingen invests through controlling stakes in strong, cash flowing businesses with the following characteristics:

1. Headquartered in America (Palingen has offices in the Seattle area, greater New York City and Texas)

2. Up to $15M in EBITDA

3. Ability to acquire a controlling stake (or path to control)

4. Strong in-place management team aligned with Palingen’s mission and principles (if CEO/key management is not transitioning out or retiring)

5. Best-in-class product/market fit and a clear, quantifiable growth strategy

6. Businesses that are high growth-adjacent, meaning they can capitalize on related high growth sectors with limited downside risk