Colorado Springs Pioneer Community Investment Fund

Colorado Springs Pioneer Community Investment Fund (“Pioneer Fund”) is a private equity fund with a hybrid approach focused on building the Colorado Springs community through job creation and economic impact, and providing investors a financial return.

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The Pioneer fund ia Private Equity Fund focused on small to mid-market businesses in the Pikes Peak Region.

Benefits

• 3+ years of $500K-$1.5M EBITDA
• Growth Potential – $2.5M-$5M over 3-5 years
• Strong Community Connections
• Adding jobs to the community and supporting our tax base
• Giving back through financial contributions/sponsorships
• Deep roots in the Pikes Peak Region
• Financial Return for Investors
• Target 12% – 15% annualized return

Robust Military/Defense Industry & Nonprofit Sector but Lacking Mid-Market Business Diversification

Colorado Springs Creates Businesses

  • >5000 local companies in the small to mid-market space
  • Many closely-held or family businesses

 

Many Companies Never Realize Growth Potential

  • Lack the executive horsepower
  • Lack the capital
  • Satisfied with lifestyle business

 

Job Creation Never Realized

  • No upward mobility in job opportunities
  • Graduates from our local colleges leave the area

A Pike Peak Region Private Equity Fund
• Local Capital & Executive Expertise
• Keep Company Headquarters Anchored in COS
• Build Community Commitment
• Grow Quality Jobs & Retain Graduates
• Diversify Local Careers & Economy
• Financial Return for Investors with Visible Community Impact

Our Growing Market

The Upside

• Colorado Springs MSA is at ~750K people
• Expected to grow 400K to 1.1M by 2040
• Our economy will continue to grow
• We have a driven entrepreneurial culture

The Downside

• 70% of new state jobs will be ≤ $34K/yr
• Vast majority of grads move away (no jobs, no culture, etc.)
• New companies struggle to breakout
• Limited local investment & exit options

Fund Structure

Utilizing a traditional PE structure heavily favoring the investor

• Calls – 3% at close, callable % per acquisition
• 2% annual management fee, ends @ year 5 &
treated as contributed capital in waterfall
• 85% profit to investors
• $12.5M Equity Offering, plus local bank debt
• Purchase 6-8 companies in the $3-7M range
• History of profitability – no distressed business
• 5 year investment period with 5 year
liquidation
• Portfolio companies receive board &
executive expertise from the management
co., investors and network

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Community Impact

Target Companies
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Energy & Technology
    manufacturing
High paying jobs anchored to the community
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Companies connected and participating in COS
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Economic growth & diversity
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Fund & Companies long term commitment to COS
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Our Success

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