Shamrock is flexible in the structuring of investments. Given our focus on growing businesses that are often at an inflection point in their lifecycle, we look to provide an investment structure that best allows the portfolio company to achieve its potential. We are comfortable as both majority and minority investors. Regardless of the type of investment, Shamrock’s role as a value-added, active partner remains consistent.

Growth Equity: Companies seeking expansion capital.
Buyouts & Recapitalizations: Providing shareholders liquidity.
Investment Criteria
Shamrock looks to invest in companies with strong management teams and attractive business models that are poised for growth. We typically look to generate returns over a three to seven year time horizon. In general, Shamrock’s investment criteria can be summarized as follows:

Industry Focus: Media, Entertainment and Communications
Investment Size: $15 million to $100 million of equity
Investment Type: Lead investor in a controlling or minority position, including Growth Equity, Buyouts and Recapitalizations.
Investment Qualities:
Competitive differentiation
Market leadership
Strong growth prospects
Operating leverage
Management and ownership alignment