A Partnership
for Growth

An alternative to traditional private equity — built for founders in the lower middle market.

The Firm

TP Booker is a private investment firm that serves as an alternative to traditional private equity.

We acquire founder- and entrepreneur-owned companies across the United States and Canada, focusing on lower middle market opportunities and partnering with management to grow businesses and maximize their potential.

Our leadership brings over fifteen years of finance, fundraising, and institutional investment experience, with a history of managing over $40 billion in pension assets — depth we now bring to the businesses, and the people, we invest in.

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Our Approach

Why founders trust us with what they built.

01

People & culture first

We place a premium on the human element of every company. Employees, customers, and community are the value of a business — not costs to be cut.

02

Discipline & accountability

We operate with rigor, transparency, and clear execution — doing what we say, and treating every seller's legacy as a responsibility we carry forward.

03

Partnership, not takeover

We partner with management to grow, offering founders a genuine alternative to conventional private equity and its strip-and-flip playbook.

Investment Criteria

What we look for in a business.

Investment Criteria

  • $2M – $6M of EBITDA
  • $20M – $30M in revenue
  • Consistent positive earnings (3 years)
  • Strong management team
  • Sustainable competitive advantage

Preferred Sectors

  • Telecommunications
  • Government Contracting
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Business Services
  • Manufacturing
Managing Partners

A firm built on relationships.

Founded to redefine the investment landscape — an enhanced environment built on efficiency, and a real alternative to conventional private equity.

Mahdi Hemingway
Mahdi Hemingway
Managing Partner

Leads proprietary deal sourcing and capital formation, building the founder, intermediary, and capital-partner relationships behind every transaction.

Anuarite Chretien
Anuarite Chretien
Managing Partner

Leads transaction diligence, then works alongside management post-close to drive operational improvement and value creation.

“True value lies in the strength of our relationships and the positive impact we can make on the companies we support.”

We recognize the intrinsic value of relationships and place a premium on people and culture. Our founders' decades-long friendship is a testament to the significance we attribute to enduring connections.

By prioritizing people and culture, we ensure our collaborative efforts not only drive financial growth but also cultivate environments where integrity and transparency flourish.

Board of Advisors
Joseph R. Kayser

Joseph R. Kayser

Founder & Executive Advisor, Koan Analytics

More to come

Additional members forthcoming

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Legacy preservation and acquisition can go hand in hand.

Whether you're a founder considering your next chapter or a capital partner seeking aligned opportunities, let's start a conversation.

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Contact

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info@tpbooker.com
Chicago, Illinois