About Kaskaid
Kaskaid is a family-owned holding company committed to building a high-quality, diversified portfolio of businesses and investments. With a focus on acquiring and growing established businesses in the lower middle market, we aim to create enduring value across industries and asset classes.
Our mission is to honor the legacy of business owners while unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation. We specialize in partnering with owners in the Services, Healthcare, and Infrastructure sectors, ensuring a seamless transition and long-term success for their companies. By preserving the culture, values, and operations that make each business unique, we provide continuity for employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Beyond business acquisitions, Kaskaid employs a disciplined value investing approach to equities, targeting undervalued opportunities in public and private markets. We focus on companies with strong fundamentals, durable competitive advantages, and long-term growth potential. Our approach to investing is grounded in rigorous analysis, patience, and a commitment to sustainable returns.
To support our growth strategy, Kaskaid is developing flexible financing options to fund strategic acquisitions. These vehicles allow us to collaborate with like-minded investors who share our vision and values, enabling us to scale our impact while maintaining our principles.
At Kaskaid, we take a thoughtful, hands-on approach to ownership and investment. For our portfolio companies, we work closely with leadership teams to provide strategic guidance and operational support, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth while maintaining their independence. For our equity investments, we leverage deep research and a long-term perspective to identify and capitalize on opportunities that align with our value-driven philosophy.
We are not a private equity firm or a large investment group. As a family-owned holding company, we prioritize relationships over transactions and long-term success over short-term gains. With a focus on trust, transparency, and shared goals, Kaskaid is more than a buyer or investor—we are a partner in building a prosperous future for businesses, investments, and the communities they serve.
Our Founder
Shane Dutcher is the founder of Kaskaid and an experienced entrepreneur and investor with a passion for creating enduring, long-term value. His vision is rooted in building sustainable businesses that deliver consistent returns, foster growth, and create stable jobs, all while honoring the legacy of the companies he acquires.
At Kaskaid, Shane takes a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to business ownership, understanding that selling a business is more than just a transaction—it’s a deeply personal decision. Unlike traditional private equity models focused on quick flips, Kaskaid is dedicated to long-term ownership, nurturing businesses to thrive for generations.
Shane’s mission is to build relationships, not just deals, and to create a future where businesses continue to grow and succeed under Kaskaid’s stewardship. By prioritizing sustainability, meaningful impact, and enduring value, Kaskaid offers a trusted solution for business owners seeking a partner who will protect their hard work and ensure their business’s long-term success.
Shane Dutcher
Founder & CEO