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Trailside Capital an Indianapolis Holding Company.

GUIDING COMPANIES ON NEW JOURNEYS

ABOUT US

At Trailside, based in Indianapolis, IN, we function as a supportive holding company. Our purpose is to acquire and cultivate small businesses, emphasizing long-term growth, while making a positive impact on the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. Our team consists of hands-on operators who actively engage with the daily operations of our portfolio businesses. Notably, we differentiate ourselves by abstaining from external capital raising, thereby liberating us from the constraints of fund schedules and investor agendas.

Our interests are diverse, yet we’re particularly drawn to opportunities that exhibit these qualities:

  • Annual Revenue from $3-30 Million

  • Business Owner Looking to Fully Retire

  • Long-Term Track Record

INDUSTRIES WE FOCUS ON

BUSINESS SERVICES

Value add distribution

Manufacturing

Agribusiness

Food & Beverage

Building Materials

EV & Solar

OUR APPROACH

At Trailside, we partner with current ownership groups to help them achieve their business sale goals. Many of the sellers we collaborate with are often seeking full retirement while ensuring a capable future for their company.
We adopt a hands-on approach and remain open to companies requiring additional shared resources in key areas.

CFO + Accounting

Marketing

Talent Acquisition

HR + Benefits

Technology

HOLDINGS

MINORITY HOLDINGS

MEET THE TEAM

In 2016, founders Eric Odmark and Mark Seger initiated a self-funded search, leading to the acquisition of IMH Products. Over the following years, they propelled the company’s growth through organic means and additional acquisitions across Indiana and Illinois. This strategy boosted revenue, expanded facilities, modernized technology, and forged a robust management team. In 2021, Trailside Capital emerged, driven by two primary objectives.

First, to acquire new platform deals in companies where they can apply insights gained from IMH Products’ growth to foster expansion in fresh industries. Secondly, to collaborate with self-funded searchers and other entities on minority investments in sectors where their expertise can bring value.

Operating as an entrepreneurial entity devoid of external investors, we embrace diverse opportunities and flexible deal structures. We warmly welcome networking outreach from Searchers, Family Offices, and Holding Companies that share an interest in potential partnerships.

CEO

Eric Odmark

CFO

Mark Seger

GM

Joe Gillen

Controller

Jeff Billups

Recruiting and Training

Ashlynn Lambright

Join The Team

Be part of our vibrant machining and engineering team, where innovation and accuracy sculpt the path forward. Whether it’s crafting CNC machine code or refining production methods, you’ll be immersed in a community that thrives on teamwork and originality. Embrace the excitement of unraveling challenges and leave a lasting mark that ignites inspiration for years to come. Offering impressive perks, competitive compensation, flexible time off, and a substantial 401K match, you’ll swiftly recognize why we stand as a premier employer in the Midwest. Join us in propelling progress and achieving greatness in the realm of machining and engineering.

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