Tim Buckman
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Hey Tim — similar IB → PE path. Been thinking a lot about proprietary origination in lower middle market lately. Would be good to connect.
Hey Tim, looks like we share a similar IB → PE path, though I was doing growth equity for a European fund not acquiring lower middle market companies like Tenaz. most funds at this point have stacked up a solid toolkit — PitchBook, CRM, maybe Grata or a sourcing consultant. but even with all of it, proprietary deal flow often stays thin or inconsistent. the off-market stuff doesn't compound because thesis, network, and intelligence never fully sync into one system — so origination basically resets every cycle instead of building a real edge. interested if that's the reality at Tenaz or if things look different on your end? — Russ
Hey Tim, looks like we share a similar IB → PE path, though I was doing growth equity for a European fund not acquiring lower middle market companies like Tenaz. most funds at this point have stacked up a solid toolkit — PitchBook, CRM, maybe Grata or a sourcing consultant. but even with all of it, proprietary deal flow often stays thin or inconsistent. the off-market stuff doesn't compound because thesis, network, and intelligence never fully sync into one system — so origination basically resets every cycle instead of building a real edge. interested if that's the reality at Tenaz or if things look different on your end? — Russ
hey Tim — this kept rattling around. when I was doing growth equity we had every subscription going — PitchBook, CRM, enrichment tools, the lot — and I still spent half my time manually pulling origination together across all of it. always wondered if that was just us being disorganised or if it's genuinely universal. did you ever run into that at Tenaz, or was it just us? — Russ
hey Tim — appreciate the connect either way. I'm in and around lower middle market origination all day — if you ever want to swap notes on what's working, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Tim Buckman Title: Managing Partner Fund: Tenaz Capital Background: Tim Buckman is a Private Equity Investor and the founder of Tenaz Capital Co., based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. His current professional focus is acquiring companies across all industries with an EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, specifically targeting business owners who want to ensure a long-term future for their employees. His background is rooted in finance and business valuation. Before Tenaz, he served as a Senior Associate at a startup private equity firm where he focused on opportunistic debt and equity investments and built complex leverage buyout models. He also worked at Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics as a Business Valuation Associate, advising on M&A, restructuring, and financial reporting. Tim holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School (2018) and a BBA in Finance and International Business from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, where he was the William C. Dunkelberg Owl Fund President and a student commencement speaker. He possesses deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence. In 2018, he notably purchased a medical diagnostic lab (ASAP Lab), expanding it into a nationwide business focused on toxicology and molecular diagnostics. Key LinkedIn Posts: On May 10, 2024, Tim shared an article regarding the tree care industry, stating: "Insulated compact lifts are quickly becoming a must-have in the industry, and demand is rising. Tracked Lifts is at the forefront of meeting this growing need with our cutting-edge lineup of aerial lifts." On June 20, 2019, reflecting on his lab acquisition, he wrote: "One of the main reasons I wanted to get involved with ASAP was to help people with their addiction or early diagnosis of a pathogen. I was very excited to see that these two successfully completed their treatment. Whoever you are, congrats!" On May 9, 2019, regarding his education, he posted: "It's crazy how one minute your thinking about getting an MBA, and then all of a sudden you're done. New Friends, new knowledge, it all changes... I'm really surprised at how good of friends I made from an online program. Had a fantastic experience with MBA@UNC." On March 14, 2019, he detailed his entrepreneurial transition: "For those of you who didn't know, I purchased a medical diagnostic lab last year. I am really excited about building a nationwide business that helps patients get and stay healthy... The toxicology business helps doctors know what is in a patients system." In late 2016, Tim shared several articles focused on the mechanics of business sales, including the post: "4 Common Concerns When Selling a Business" (November 28, 2016) and "Retiring Boomers Should Consider Selling Their Companies to Millennials" (October 12, 2016). Fund details: - Description: Private equity investment and management company that acquires, supports, and operates lower middle market businesses. - Website: https://tenaz.co - Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Tenaz Capital Tim Buckman recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Tim Buckman leads Tenaz Capital, focusing on long-term value creation in small companies. Tenaz Energy, an investment, is undervalued and poised for growth. Recent investments include natural gas production in Europe.