Operational Freedom
Our model gives managers the freedom to lead, with the backing of experienced investors focused on long-term value creation. We provide capital and strategic support.
We partner with founders to build enduring businesses.
Permanent capital. Operational freedom. Long-term value.
Who we are
Built differently. Invested permanently.
Charlton Bleecker Group LLC is a private holding company focused on acquiring and growing enduring scalable B2B businesses. We partner with owner-managers to position companies for long-term success, without the constraints of a fund termination date. Unlike traditional private equity firms, we do not prioritize the exit. Your legacy, your team, and your culture remain intact. We welcome challenges, whether operational, financial or succession.
Collaborative Expertise
Our team brings deep expertise spanning corporate finance, M&A, capital raising, technology, governance, and legal, providing both strategic insight and tactical execution from day one.
Sector Focus
We invest in B2B industries where we can add meaningful value including Healthcare, Technology, Defense, Professional Services, and Industrials.
What we look for
Our Investment Criteria
We focus on businesses with a durable competitive edge, whether it exists now or in the future.
Annual Revenue
$3M+
EBITDA
$1M+
EBITDA Margin
15%+ potential
Geography
United States
Ownership
Founder-owned
Business Type
B2B Focus
Hold Period
Long term to permanent
Deal Structure
Flexible, creative
Why partner with us
Why Founders Choose Charlton Bleecker
Your Legacy, Protected
We build and grow. We don't flip. Your brand, culture, and people remain intact after the transaction, no culture reset.
Operational Autonomy
We provide capital and strategic support, and clear milestones. We give managers the opportunity to do what they do best.
Certainty of Close
Permanent capital means when we say yes, we mean it. No surprises.
Fair, Transparent Valuations
We lead with our offer and explain our reasoning. No games, no bait-and-switch after due diligence.
Speed & Simplicity
Intro call to LOI in weeks, not months. Focused diligence from an experienced team that respects your time.
Confidentiality
NDA available before any conversation begins. We protect all parties throughout the process.
Download NDAThe process
From First Call to Close
- 01
Intro Call
30-minute conversation to assess fit, with no pressure, no deck required.
- 02
NDA & Overview
Sign our NDA, share a brief overview of your business at your comfort level.
- 03
Letter of Intent
We move fast. LOI with our valuation framework typically within 2–4 weeks.
- 04
Due Diligence
Focused, respectful diligence process, typically 45–60 days.
- 05
Close
Legal docs, funding, and transition planning executed efficiently.
- 06
Partnership
Ongoing strategic support, capital access, and collaboration.
Who we are
Meet the Team
G. Todd Silva
Founder
Todd has held leadership positions at all seats around the table: investor, banker, entrepreneur, director, and corporate executive. His investment experience spans aerospace & defense, healthcare, technology, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Earlier in his career, Todd was a founding partner of Candlewood Capital, a hedge fund management company.
Ed Ristaino
Director
Ed was a partner for 30 years at Akerman LLP and served as lead counsel in hundreds of M&A transactions across healthcare, technology, and professional services. He is currently general counsel, investor, and board member of Cimarron Insurance Company and an investor in Ristaino Hospitality LLC.
Michael Milian
Director
Michael is a technology and operations strategist with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, consumer goods, and manufacturing. His background includes roles at IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Bacardi, and Costa Farms, and he leads mSquare Solutions, his technology advisory consultancy.
L. Tracy Silva, MD
Director
Dr. Silva is a board-certified physician in internal medicine in private practice since 2000 and a Member of the American College of Physicians. She has served as a preceptor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
John Rohan, CPA
Director
John has 20+ years of US GAAP and SEC experience advising public and private clients in complex accounting areas. He started at BDO USA as Senior Manager and later held senior accounting roles at MDC Partners, Monster Worldwide, and GT Nexus.
Insights
From the Desk of Charlton Bleecker
January 13, 2026 · G. Todd Silva
Firm > Fund
Most investors are running funds, optimizing for carry with the fewest people in the shortest time. We're building something different: a firm with compounding competitive advantage as a core objective alongside exceptional returns.
Read moreAugust 14, 2019 · G. Todd Silva
10 Problem Areas That Erode Your Business Value
From misaligned incentives to underdeveloped management teams, these are the ten issues we see most often, and how disciplined operators can address each one before a transaction.
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