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Jasper Advisors
Jasper Advisors is a boutique consultancy founded in 2022 in Washington, DC. It advises CEOs, companies, emerging businesses, non-profit leaders, and...
Jasper Advisors
Jasper Advisors is a boutique consultancy founded in 2022 in Washington, DC. It advises CEOs, companies, emerging businesses, non-profit leaders, and individuals on reputation management and navigating change. Jasper Advisors was acquired by SKDK in May 2023.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington
Corporate office
Washington, United States
Principals
Zach Bawel
President, Jasper Holdings, Inc.
Terry Stranz
President & COO, Weller Truck Parts
Greg Wrona
President, D&W Diesel
Matt Weinzapfel
President, Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Mary Josephs
Founder and CEO, Verit Advisors LLC
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Jasper Holdings source its proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources acquisitions through its operating subsidiary networks and direct outreach, targeting family-owned or closely held industrial businesses. Its website includes a direct inquiry form and an acquisition brochure for business owners and advisors. Verit Advisors LLC, led by Mary Josephs, is also listed on the site in the context of ESOP advisory and deal sourcing.
Is Jasper Holdings structured as a family office or an operating company?
It is a holding company and industrial acquirer organized as a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It is not a family office, private equity fund, or asset manager for third-party capital. The firm deploys cash from its operating subsidiaries to acquire and hold profitable industrial businesses indefinitely.
What is Jasper Holdings' explicit investment criteria?
The firm seeks profitable businesses with annual revenue between $25 million and $300 million and at least $7.5 million in EBITDA. Targets must have strong brand recognition, a capable management team willing to stay through transition, and a culture of mutual trust and respect. It prefers major equity cash transactions and explicitly avoids early-stage investments or businesses built on unproven technology.
How is the wealth from Jasper Holdings' acquisitions distributed?
Returns are distributed to its 4,500 Associate-Owners through the ESOP and 401(k) plans. Since the ESOP's inception, the firm has distributed over $891 million in stock to its employee-owners. The company's stated goal is to secure retirement for each Associate-Owner, rather than to deliver a liquidity event for external shareholders.
What investment sectors does Jasper Holdings target?
The firm focuses on remanufacturing and manufacturing of automotive and non-automotive products, distribution and warehousing of non-commodity products, and the procurement and management of parts and services for fleets and government agencies. Examples include its major holdings in Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Weller Truck Parts, and D&W Diesel.
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