Private Equity
Tradewind Capital Group employs a flexible approach to private equity investments. A significant segment of our portfolio consists of permanent capital with an indefinite investment horizon. Our investments include minority and control positions, growth and expansion capital, and recapitalizations.
We believe that our deep roots in the community and our long term vision and investment horizon make us a unique capital partner.
Our guiding philosophy places value on the continuity of a company’s culture and its commitment to its employees and the community. TCG prides itself on being a good steward of the businesses we invest in and as a contributing member of Hawaii’s business community.
We typically target companies with EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million, ideally with an established and defensible market position, unique or proprietary products or services, or cost advantages.
We tend to be passive investors but can assist in many areas due to our broad reach in the community.
Hawaiian Agents
Hawaiian Agent’s was one of the largest distribution companies in Hawaii and provided a full-suite of services including, warehousing, trucking, sales and merchandising. The Islander Group, a Tradewind Capital Group portfolio company, acquired the assets of Hawaiian Agents in February 2018.
The Islander Group
The Islander Group is a leading distributor of gift and general merchandise products in Hawaii. For over 42 years it has established a recognition among customers for its commitment to quality products and service.
Premier Dental
Premier Dental Group Hawaii is a full-service dental group with multiple locations across Hawaii that is dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care to its patients. Its goal is to improve each patient’s overall oral health and the cosmetic appearance of each patient’s smile in a comfortable and friendly environment. For more information, visit www.PremierDentalHI.com.
Pacxa
Pacxa is Hawaii’s largest locally based IT service provider, with about 80 employees and more than 400 clients that range from small businesses to large corporations.
Accumulus
Accumulus is a Hawaii-based CPA firm offering outsourced CFO & accounting services for Hawaii businesses. It adopts and implements the latest in cloud technology to bring efficiencies and automation to the accounting process. Accumulus focuses on clients in the professional services, restaurant and hospitality, non-profit, real-estate, and construction sectors.
Air Service Hawaii
Air Service Hawaii (ASH) is the premier fixed base operator (FBO) network with six locations in Hawaii. ASH provides Jet A and Avgas fueling, full service ground handling, hanger services, hotel accommodations, lavatory services, catering, ground transportation, etc. to commercial, personal, and military clients.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawai‘i
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawai‘i Realty is a full service real estate brokerage based in Honolulu. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawai‘i Realty redefines the home buying, selling and owning experience through unparalleled customer experience throughout all aspects of the home transaction process.
Premier Restoration
Premier Restoration Hawaii offers a wide selection of restoration and reconstruction services to repair damage done by water, fire, mold and wind. Offering 24/7 emergency response service, Premier Restoration’s dedicated team is available to serve our state’s families, businesses and facilities when unforeseen emergencies strike. Its professional team of restoration experts will respond with compassion, respect and a sense of urgency to restore normality to those affected.
Central Pacific Financial (CPF)
Hawaii based financial institution founded by a small group of World War II veterans in 1954 to help immigrant families. Central Pacific Bank is the 4th largest financial institution in Hawaii, with $5 billion in total assets.
Star Bulletin
The Honolulu Star Bulletin was a daily newspaper based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its roots trace back to the 19th century. In 2010, the Honolulu Star Bulletin merged with the Honolulu Advertiser to become the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
Foremost Dairy / Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transportation
Foremost was the last remaining locally owned dairy in the state of Hawaii. Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transportation is one of the world’s leading operators of intermodal tanks for food-grade products.
Hawaii Intercontinental Corp
Hawaii Intercontinental Corp was a wholesale distributor of beach, food and general merchandise products throughout the State of Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The Islander Group acquired the assets of HIC in 2019.
Business Services Group
The Business Services Group provides offshore business process services including HR, accounting, customer service and account management to small and medium sized businesses based in the US.
