Think like an owner.
A business is more than a transaction. We believe good ownership begins with understanding its customers, its people, and the work that earns their trust.
Philadelphia roots. Long-term ambition.
Here,
forever
SlatePark is an emerging holding company rooted in Philadelphia, with an ambition to acquire, own, and grow outstanding businesses over time.
- Patient ownership
- Disciplined capital
- Lasting enterprises
01 About SlatePark
An enduring company,
built one business at a time.
SlatePark is taking its first steps toward a simple ambition: to acquire, own, operate, and grow outstanding businesses for the long term.
Rooted in Philadelphia, we are building our approach around patient ownership, independent judgment, and respect for the people who make a business work. We want to build something that lasts.
02 Our philosophy
A long view.
A steady hand.
Put capital to work carefully.
Price matters. So do resilience, reinvestment, and the ability to make sound decisions through changing conditions. We aim to be deliberate about where capital goes.
Build on what works.
Lasting progress often comes from doing useful things consistently. We value the knowledge within a business and the small improvements that can compound over time.
03 What we look for
Substance
over spectacle.
We are interested in the qualities that help a business remain useful, trusted, and resilient.
- A clear purpose
- Products or services that solve a real problem and give customers a reason to return.
- Earned trust
- Relationships built through dependable work, care, and a reputation that matters.
- Sound economics
- An understandable business model and the potential to generate cash and reinvest productively.
- People who care
- Owners and teams with practical knowledge, sound judgment, and pride in the business.
- Room to keep improving
- Opportunities to strengthen a good business without losing what makes it distinctive.
These principles guide our thinking. They are a starting point for a conversation, not a fixed acquisition checklist.
04 Our approach
Begin with
understanding.
For an owner, a business can represent years of work and relationships. Our approach starts with respect for both.
- 01
Listen first.
Learn how the business works, what the owner wants for its future, and what the people closest to it believe should be preserved.
- 02
Find a thoughtful fit.
Explore whether our ambitions and the business’s needs align. Be clear about questions, constraints, and where more work is needed.
- 03
Build for the years ahead.
Our ambition is to support capable people, make considered investments, and help a business grow stronger over time.
05 Contact
Every good partnership
starts with
a conversation.
If you own a business, advise an owner, or share our long-term outlook, we would welcome an introduction.
erik@erikbortz.comPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania