Announcing Continuim Equity Partners
Continuim Equity Partners (“Continuim”), a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm focused on acquiring successful family and founder-owned manufacturers and industrial businesses, is excited to formally announce the launch of its platform.
Continuim’s investment team is led by George Pilafas, the firm’s Managing Partner. Mr. Pilafas is a Pittsburgh native and brings over fifteen years of experience to the firm. Prior to co-founding Continuim, Mr. Pilafas was a Vice President with PNC Mezzanine, where he was an active Board member for several of the firm’s portfolio companies. Fellow Pittsburgh-native, Brian Dandrea, leads Continuim’s relationship-based approach to sourcing new investment opportunities. Mr. Dandrea previously led PNC Mezzanine’s business development and marketing functions.
Together with a network of advisors and accomplished industrial executives and operators, Continuim brings committed capital, an entrepreneurial approach and a unique set of operating strategies designed to benefit family and founder-owned industrial companies. Our approach is rooted in the belief that continuous improvement (continu-im) is the key to growth and success, and that begins on the shop floor.
Continuim seeks to invest in Western PA and the surrounding region but will evaluate all opportunities that match our investment criteria. Continuim’s focus on legacy preservation and ensuring a positive experience for our deal partners coupled with our unique approach to drive value post-close make the firm an ideal choice for industrial business owners considering an ownership transition.
George Pilafas stated, “We are beyond excited to launch our new venture. Together with our Limited Partners, we bring significant operating experience to benefit our deal partners and portfolio companies alike. Continuim focuses on people first – both business owners and their employees. We supplement the great companies they have created with time-tested growth strategies.”
Members of the Portfolio Operations Team are employed or retained by Continuim and certain amounts paid to or received by members of the Portfolio Operations team may be paid by one or more Continuim-sponsored vehicles, portfolio companies or prospective portfolio companies and, in any such case, such amounts will not offset or otherwise reduce any management fee received by Continuim.