1440 Capital is actively looking to acquire successful businesses from owner/operators who are currently exploring business succession, and will consider acquiring “orphan” divisions or brands from parent companies.  We look for well run, profitable businesses with strong management teams, and with the goal of providing liquidity for the owners.  We prefer to look at leveraged buy-out opportunities but are flexible depending on the business opportunity.  We understand the dynamics around business succession and our goal is to provide continuity for employees, honouring the legacy of the founders while pursuing opportunities for accelerated growth.  Our partners have a wealth of investment and operational expertise and are considering opportunities in a number of sectors including environmental technologies or operations, manufacturing / distribution, and food and beverage production and civil engineering.