History Scout Partners LLC is a private small business investment holding company owned by a group of investors including David Howe.
When Scout acquired Hinckley Yachts in 2010 with management, it represented a special opportunity to invest in America’s pinnacle yachting brand with a uniquely vertically-integrated business model including service and storage.
In the meantime, the Company created over 400 jobs for highly skilled employees in six states including Maine. Important strategic investments included expanding the unique service footprint to eleven strategic locations; as well as constant innovation in materials science, in product development, and with the JetStick operating system.
Said Howe, “It's truly been my privilege to have served as chairman of Hinckley these past fourteen years. Hinckley's amazingly dedicated family of talented employees forever perpetuates this iconic American company. I am lucky and grateful to have been associated with every one of them.”
Overview
Private capital for American growth companies
$5 - 25 million investment per company
5 - 15 year investment horizon
Target Company Profile
Provider of services and related products to a large base of installed/existing customers
Provider of services around technology, media, information or communications