First Factor Capital was founded by Michael Taylor for the purpose of acquiring a single, stable, cash flow positive business in Texas.
Investment Focus
Financial Criteria
Recurring revenue and a history of profitability
$.3-$1MM in SDE/EBITDA (preferable)
SDE/EBITDA margins (+15%)
Characteristics
Low customer concentration
Resistant to cyclicality of recessions
Observable industry growth trends and future potential
Owner seeking a retirement or succession planning
Industries
B2B Services
Specialty Cleaning & Environmental Remediation
Light Manufacturing (e.g. kitting)
Opportunistic/Industry agnostic based on business criteria
Why First Factor Capital?
Executive Experience
Michael is a Strategic Operations Executive with over two decades of leadership experience at global organizations including PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Deloitte. As a Kellogg MBA and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, he has spent his career refining complex businesses.
The Operator Advantage
Unlike traditional private equity firms, Michael is a solo, self-funded entrepreneur. This means he is not looking to "flip" a company or manage a portfolio from a distance. He is searching for one single business to personally lead and grow. He brings both financial rigor and operational discipline, ensuring that the legacy an owner has built is not just preserved, but professionalized for the future.
Support Network
While Michael is planning to self-fund the acquisition to ensure maximum agility and local control, he is backed by a strong group of friends and business associates with cross-functional expertise across finance, operations, business strategy, and mergers & acquisitions. This advisory network provides an incredible depth of knowledge to support a smooth transition.
Local Commitment
A resident of the Sienna community in Missouri City, Michael is deeply committed to the Greater Houston area. He understands the Texas business landscape and is focused on acquiring a business within the region to ensure he can be present on-site every day. When not focused on business operations, Michael is an active member of the local community, enjoying life in Sienna with his wife, Jamie, and their young son.
Michael Taylor
With over two decades of leadership in transformation and operations, Michael has held key roles at Deloitte, Keurig Dr Pepper, and PepsiCo.Michael earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, and is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and former CPA.Michael lives in Missouri City, Texas, with his wife, their son, and their two dogs, maintaining a balance between his family life and his entrepreneurial ambitions.