Anthony Ekmekjian

JOLYN is a designer, manufacturer and eCommerce retailer of women’s performance swimwear, athletic apparel and accessories. Based in Orange County, the brand is inspired heavily by its Southern California roots. The result is a fun and distinct take on traditional swimwear that goes the distance sitting at the pinnacle of fashion and function. JOLYN sells primarily direct-to-consumer through its website and trunk shows hosted by brand reps. The companys in-house and rep teams are comprised of highly decorated athletes: swimmers, divers, lifeguards, surfers, water polo players, runners and more that played at the collegiate, professional and Olympic levels.

International Water-Guard is the worlds leading provider of flight-certified potable water treatment units, on-demand water heaters, aircraft water pumps, compact water modules, and innovative potable water components. Hundreds of corporate, VIP, and military aircraft operators use IWG solutions to address their on-board water needs. Founded in 1989, International Water-Guard is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

JOLYN is a designer, manufacturer and eCommerce retailer of women’s performance swimwear, athletic apparel and accessories. Based in Orange County, the brand is inspired heavily by its Southern California roots. The result is a fun and distinct take on traditional swimwear that goes the distance sitting at the pinnacle of fashion and function. JOLYN sells primarily direct-to-consumer through its website and trunk shows hosted by brand reps. The companys in-house and rep teams are comprised of highly decorated athletes: swimmers, divers, lifeguards, surfers, water polo players, runners and more that played at the collegiate, professional and Olympic levels.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered on Long Island, New York Packaging was one of the first companies to extrude polyethylene film in the U.S.A. In 1963, the company expanded into China and formed alliances with many of the plastic pioneers of the world. Today, New York Packaging has an innovative, patented packaging product called RediBag, and it sells its portfolio of flexible packaging solutions to blue chip customers in grocery, food service, e-commerce, and retail across North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, call 1-800-517-BAGS (2247)

ACT Entertainment enhances live experiences by discovering, developing, and delivering products that create value for our customers while supporting our products with industry-leading service and education. For more information call 844-996-0884

BASE Equity Partners is a team of experienced operating executives and private equity investors, along with a network of industry-leading CEOs with proven track records. We provide a new, secure home base for companies or divisions undergoing transitions and seeking capital to grow and flourish. Operational Focus We look to supplement existing management teams with our own operational expertise. In some cases, this may include active roles at the senior management level. In addition, we bring a strong network of industry experts, strategic partners, and new customer and vendor relationships. Long-Term Capital We are backed by a group of private families whose wealth is derived from highly successful enterprises. Because of our permanent capital base, we seek to be long-term partners building long-term value. We are not looking for quick flips or exits, nor are we looking to be financial engineers. We steadfastly drive earnings growth through new business development and operational efficiency initiatives. Old-Fashioned Values We are in this for the long haul, and understand that business is built upon mutual trust. Further, given our investor base, we are acutely aware of the need for confidentiality and privacy. We pledge to business owners/sellers our utmost concern for the best interests of the enterprise. For the financial and intermediary community, we pledge transparent and efficient interactions. INVESTMENT CRITERIA Profile Founder/family owned businesses seeking growth or liquidity capital Management buyouts Non-core corporate divestitures Special situations Industries Distribution Consumer/Retail Media/Entertainment Business Services Technology & Information Services Healthcare Services Financial Between $15 million and $300 million in Revenue Between $3 million and $50 million in EBITDA Positive operating margins Limited existing debt Modest capital expenditure needs