QUIET WATERS CAPITAL is a faith-based, private investment group investing in Atlanta-area manufacturing, commercial & industrial services, and industrial technology businesses.
We partner with owners looking to transition out within 12 months, with our partner stepping in as CEO after close.
Respecting your business
Our goal is to leave your brand in place & drive the next phase of growth. We do not invest in distressed businesses - if we make an offer, it is because we are impressed with your business & want to grow it.
Respecting your employees
Our goal is to extend employment offers to 100% of employees at close & provide amazing opportunities for your team as we grow. Businesses are built with people & we want to help them grow.
LEGACY
FOCUSED
We will be good stewards of your business, your legacy, and your employees.
GROWTH
MINDED
We are a growth-minded firm and will use strategic & operating levers to grow.
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Every business is different & we will analyze the business to identify the best growth opportunities.
PROCESS AUTOMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Implemented ERP, WMS, and MES. Designed process & industrial automation for major manufacturers.
ADD-ON ACQUISITIONS
Closed over $40M TEV of transactions with experience in sourcing & closing deals.
SALES & MARKETING OPTIMIZATION
Award-winning B2B sales manager experienced in driving new revenue.
OPERATIONS OPTIMIZATION
Former COO of $20M manufacturer & importer.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Led 50+ employees as COO of $20M manufacturer to highest revenue & EBITDA in company history.
B2B SALES
Top revenue growth & achievement awards as sales manager at top 3 automation & robotics firm.
ENGINEERING
Led multi-million dollar engineering projects in energy & manufacturing.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Top 2 dealmaker at 25 person firm, closing over $40M TEV.
DEEPLY
EXPERIENCED
Cory has experience in sales, operations, engineering, and investment banking. He holds an MBA from MIT and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honors from Auburn University.