# Cloudbreak Capital — Full Site Content # llms-full.txt | https://cloudbreakcap.com/llms-full.txt # Last updated: 2026-03-24 # This file contains the complete text content of every page of cloudbreakcap.com # for use by AI language models, search agents, and automated reasoning systems. # A summary index is available at: https://cloudbreakcap.com/llms.txt --- ## HOME PAGE URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#home ### Hero We Acquire and Build Great American Businesses Proven businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Whether you are an owner considering a transition, a manager looking to buy, or an intermediary with a client — we provide the capital, operating experience, and long-term commitment. CTAs: View Our Investment Criteria | Meet the Firm ### Audience Paths - For Business Owners — You built something great. Find out how we preserve what you've created. - For Management Teams — Looking to buy the business you run? We back operators who lead. - For Intermediaries — We respond within one business day and protect your client relationships. ### Statistics - 20+ Years of Experience - 21+ Investments Made - 13+ Successful Exits - $5M–$50M Revenue Focus ### Why Cloudbreak Tagline: Operator-First. Principal Buyer. Long-Term Partner. We are not a typical private equity firm. Cloudbreak Capital is an operator-first investor — founded and led by an operator who has built, run, and exited businesses across multiple industries. We acquire proven lower middle market companies to grow them, not strip them. What sets us apart: - Principal Buyer: No investment committees, no lengthy approval chains. Andrew Dumke makes decisions, and he makes them quickly. - Operator-First: We have run businesses at every stage. We understand what it takes to build something great — and we bring that perspective to every investment. - Long-Term Commitment: We do not buy businesses to flip them. We acquire businesses to grow them — providing patient capital and hands-on operating expertise for as long as it takes. - Relationship-Driven: We work with owners, managers, and intermediaries who want a real partner, not a financial engineering exercise. ### How We Work (3-Step Process) 1. We Get to Know Your Business — We take the time to understand your business, your team, your customers, and your goals. We are not running a process; we are making a long-term commitment. 2. We Move Decisively — We are a principal buyer with no committees. When the fit is right, we move quickly — issuing a detailed LOI and moving to close with certainty. 3. We Build Together — Post-close, we work alongside your team to grow the business. We bring capital, strategic guidance, and operating experience — without micromanaging. ### Target Industries Cloudbreak brings particular depth and conviction to four industries where it has direct operating and investing experience: Aerospace and Defense — Systems, components, MRO, and technical services for defense and commercial aerospace. We understand long-cycle programs, qualification requirements, and the discipline required to serve this sector. Healthy Food and Beverages — Premium, natural, and functional food and beverage brands. We have backed category-defining brands and understand the retail, DTC, and foodservice channels. Technology-Enabled Services — Businesses where technology creates competitive differentiation, recurring revenue, or operational leverage. Software-enabled services, SaaS, and tech-driven B2B businesses. Industrial and Commercial Manufacturing — Precision manufacturing, specialty fabrication, contract manufacturing, and component production for industrial, commercial, and defense end markets. ### Investment Criteria Summary - Revenue: $5M to $50M annually - EBITDA: $1M or more - Geography: United States (all regions) - Sectors: Manufacturing, Distribution, Business Services - We consider: profitable businesses with a track record, recurring or repeat customers, opportunities for operational and strategic growth. --- ## ABOUT THE FIRM URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#about ### Overview Cloudbreak Capital is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition and growth of proven lower middle market businesses. Founded in 2006 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we have spent two decades building a track record of acquiring, operating, and exiting businesses across manufacturing, distribution, and business services. We are not a fund. We are not managing other people's money through a committee process. Cloudbreak is a principal investor — Andrew Dumke deploys his own capital alongside co-investors, and he makes decisions directly. ### Our Philosophy We believe that great businesses are built by operators — people who understand the craft of running a company, not just the mechanics of finance. Our approach is to partner with exceptional people and businesses, provide the capital and strategic support they need, and get out of the way. We do not believe in over-engineering. We do not believe in excessive leverage. We do not acquire businesses to strip them down and sell them quickly. We acquire businesses to grow them — and we bring the operating depth, network, and long-term mindset to do it. ### Our History Cloudbreak was founded in 2006 by Andrew Dumke following a career that included co-founding and building an enterprise software company, serving as a general partner at a venture capital firm, and operating and investing in businesses across multiple sectors. Over the past 20 years, we have made 21+ investments and achieved 13+ successful exits — including an IPO, multiple strategic sales, and management-led exits. ### Track Record - Founded: 2006 - Investments made: 21+ - Successful exits: 13+ - Years of experience: 20+ --- ## INVESTMENT CRITERIA URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#criteria ### Overview We are focused and disciplined. Knowing our criteria saves everyone time. ### Financial Parameters Revenue: $5M – $50M annually EBITDA: $1M or more (demonstrated operating earnings; add-backs considered where reasonable) Geography: United States (all regions; we travel and conduct on-site diligence) ### Target Sectors Manufacturing — Industrial & Specialty Contract, component, and specialty manufacturers. We understand operations, equipment, and production economics. Businesses with proprietary processes, engineering capability, or a defined niche are particularly interesting. Distribution — B2B Distribution Specialty and value-added distributors with loyal customer bases and repeat revenue characteristics. We look for defensible market positions — exclusive arrangements, technical expertise, or deep customer relationships. Business Services — Technology-Enabled & Professional Services Service businesses with recurring or contracted revenues. Fragmented markets with roll-up potential are of particular interest. We prefer businesses where the service is difficult to displace once embedded. ### Ideal Business Characteristics - Proven track record — at least 3 years of operating history with consistent cash flow - Recurring or repeat customers — high customer retention and predictable revenue base - Growth opportunity — organic or acquisition-driven growth vectors identified - Quality management — a team in place that can grow with the business (or clear path to building one) - Defensible market position — proprietary process, long-term relationships, or demonstrated competitive advantage ### What We Do Not Target - Pre-revenue or early-stage businesses - Turnarounds or distressed situations - Real estate, retail, or restaurants - Businesses without a clear path to EBITDA of $1M or more ### Deal Structures We are flexible on structure and experienced across: - Full buyouts - Management buyouts (MBOs) - Partial recapitalizations - Growth equity with control or minority position - Succession and estate-planning transactions --- ## TEAM URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#team ### Andrew Dumke — Founder and Managing Member Andrew Dumke is the Founder and Managing Member of Cloudbreak Capital. He has spent his career operating and investing in lower middle market businesses — as a founder, operator, general partner, and principal investor. Prior to founding Cloudbreak, Andrew was Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Avexus, an enterprise software company that was ranked in the Software 500. Before Avexus, he served as a General Partner at PMF, a venture and growth equity firm whose portfolio companies included Dataworks (successful IPO), Brainstorm, Ingredients International, Portrait Displays, Furman, and Assist Cornerstone. Andrew studied computer science and accounting at the University of Utah. He is a licensed multi-engine and rotary aircraft pilot. He flies a Phenom 300 jet. He serves on the Board of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. He brings to every investment a perspective forged by decades of operating, building, and exiting businesses — not just analyzing them from a spreadsheet. --- ## FOR BUSINESS OWNERS URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#owners ### Page Header For Business Owners Your Dream Lives & Grows You built something remarkable. When it's time for your next chapter, you deserve a partner who understands that — and will honor it. ### What We Believe A Business Is More Than a Balance Sheet Behind every small business is an owner — someone who traded nights and weekends, took risks, made payroll, and built something that employs real people and serves real customers. That story matters to us. Cloudbreak Capital is not a financial engineer. We are operators. When we acquire your business, our goal is simple: keep what makes it great, and build on it. We do not buy businesses to strip them down. We buy businesses to grow them. Our Commitment to You: 01. Your Culture Is Preserved — The values, relationships, and culture that made your business successful are not a footnote — they are the foundation we build on. 02. Your Legacy Grows — With our capital, operational expertise, and network, your business will reach a scale and strength you may not have achieved alone. 03. Your Time Off Is Earned — You have earned the right to step back. Whether that means a graceful retirement, your next passion play or simply more time for what matters most, we structure transitions that let you exit on your terms — with confidence that the business is in good hands. ### Who We Work With — The Situations We Know Best Every transition is different. We have experience across the full range of ownership transitions and can structure a deal that fits your situation. Retirement & Succession — Ready to Step Back You're ready for your next chapter and want to ensure the business you built continues to thrive under capable stewardship. Partial Recapitalization — Take Some Chips Off You want liquidity now while staying involved — keeping equity upside in the business as it grows alongside a financial partner. Growth Capital — Ready to Scale The business is performing well but you need capital and expertise to take it to the next level — new markets, acquisitions, or capacity. Partnership Buyout — Partner Transition A co-owner wants to exit and you need a capital partner to facilitate the transition cleanly and keep the business moving forward. Family Transition — Generational Change The next generation isn't ready or isn't interested, and you want to find the right long-term home for something you spent a lifetime building. Management Buyout — Backing Your Team Your management team is ready to own the business and you want to see them succeed — Cloudbreak can provide the capital to make it happen. ### What to Expect — A Process Built on Respect & Discretion We understand this is one of the most significant decisions of your professional life. We move at your pace. 01. Confidential Conversation — A private conversation to understand your business, your goals, and your timeline. No pressure, no obligation. We sign an NDA at your request. 02. Fair, Clear Offer — If we are a fit, we move quickly and decisively — delivering a transparent letter of intent that reflects what your business is genuinely worth. 03. Close with Certainty — We close with the capital committed and the team aligned. Then the real work begins — building on the foundation you created. ### CTA Your Business Deserves the Right Partner There is no obligation and no pressure. If the fit is right, we move quickly. If it isn't, we will tell you honestly. Either way, you will walk away with a clearer picture of your options. --- ## FOR INTERMEDIARIES URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#intermediaries ### Page Header For Intermediaries A Reliable Buy-Side Partner Investment bankers, business brokers, and M&A advisors — we are the counterparty that makes you look good to your clients. ### Why Work With Cloudbreak — Responsive, Decisive, and Straightforward You've spent years building relationships with business owners. When you bring a deal to Cloudbreak, we respect that — and we treat your client with the same discretion and professionalism you would expect for yourself. We are a principal buyer. No committees, no lengthy approval chains. When you submit an opportunity, you hear back quickly — and when we pass, we tell you exactly why, with feedback honed from over two decades of evaluating lower middle market businesses. That candor makes your process easier, not harder. Our Commitments to You: 01. Quick Response — We respond to every submission within one business day. No black holes. You always know where you stand. 02. Candid Feedback — If it's not a fit, we tell you why — clearly and specifically. Decades of deal experience means our feedback is actually useful to your process. 03. Detailed LOIs That Limit Surprises — Our letters of intent are thorough and specific. We work through the key issues upfront so there are no late-stage surprises for you or your client. 04. Your Relationship Is Yours — Your client relationship is protected. ### Our Target Buy Box — Pre-Qualify Your Client Use this to quickly determine whether a client fits our mandate before reaching out. We are focused and disciplined — knowing our criteria saves everyone time. Revenue: $5M – $50M annual revenues with consistent cash flow history. We are comfortable with cyclical businesses if the underlying franchise is strong. Profitability: $1M+ EBITDA. Demonstrated operating earnings. Add-backs considered where reasonable. We perform our own normalization analysis. Geography: United States. All U.S. geographies considered. We travel and conduct on-site diligence regardless of location. Manufacturing: Industrial & Specialty. Contract, component, and specialty manufacturers. We understand operations, equipment, and production economics. Distribution: B2B Distribution. Specialty and value-added distributors with loyal customer bases and repeat revenue characteristics. Services: Business Services. Service businesses with recurring or contracted revenues. Fragmented markets with roll-up potential are of particular interest. ### Our Process — From Introduction to Close We run a clean, efficient process that respects your timeline and your client's confidentiality at every stage. 01. Submit the Opportunity — Send us a teaser or CIM — or just pick up the phone. We respond within one business day with a clear indication of interest or a pass with specific reasoning. 02. Management Meeting & LOI — If there is mutual interest, we move quickly to a management meeting, followed by a letter of intent that reflects our genuine valuation — not an anchor we plan to walk back. 03. Diligence & Close — We conduct focused, organized diligence and close on schedule. We use experienced legal and accounting advisors who know how to move efficiently. ### CTA Ready to Make an Introduction? Send us a teaser, a CIM, or simply reach out to start the conversation. We handle every submission with strict confidentiality and will respond the same business day. --- ## FOR MANAGEMENT TEAMS URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#mgmt ### Page Header For Management Teams Your Path to Ownership If you are running a business you don't own, Cloudbreak can help you change that — with capital, structure, and a genuine commitment to making management successful. ### The Opportunity — Management That Leads Should Share in the Reward The best operators we have ever met are not always the ones with the capital to buy the business they run. Cloudbreak exists, in part, to solve that problem. We provide the capital — you provide the operational expertise, the relationships, and the leadership. We structure our deals with meaningful equity participation for management. We believe that managers who own a piece of what they build make better decisions, stay longer, and create more value — for themselves and for the business. Skin in the game is not optional at Cloudbreak; it is the point. What Cloudbreak Provides: 01. Acquisition Capital — We provide the equity capital to acquire the business — so the transaction can happen even if management cannot fund a full buyout independently. 02. Management Equity Pool — We structure generous equity participation for management from day one, with real upside tied to the performance of the business you are building. 03. Operating Partnership — We are not silent investors. We work alongside management — providing strategic guidance, financial discipline, and access to our network — without micromanaging. ### Situations We Back — How Management Teams Work With Us There is no single template. We have partnered with management teams in a variety of situations and can structure a deal that fits yours. Management Buyout — Buy the Business You Run The owner is ready to exit and you want to acquire the company. Cloudbreak provides the capital to make the transaction happen and partners with you to grow it. Partnered Acquisition — Acquire a New Platform You have identified a business you want to acquire and run, but need a capital partner. We back experienced operators who bring deal sourcing and operating ability to the table. Cloudbreak Portfolio — Join an Existing Platform We actively look for strong operators to lead businesses within our portfolio. If you are a proven executive seeking your next operating role with equity upside, let's talk. ### How It Works — From Conversation to Co-Owner We move at a pace that works for you. Every situation is different, and we take the time to structure something that aligns everyone's interests properly. 01. Get Acquainted — We start with a conversation about your background, the opportunity you're pursuing, and what a partnership might look like. No commitment, just a real dialogue. 02. Structure the Deal — We work with you to structure a transaction that gives management a meaningful ownership stake from day one — aligned with the performance of the business. 03. Build Together — Post-close, you run the business with the full support of Cloudbreak behind you — capital, strategic guidance, and a financial partner with the same goal you have: building something great. ### CTA Ready to Own What You Help Build? Tell us about yourself, the opportunity you're pursuing, or the business you currently run. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation. --- ## PORTFOLIO URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#portfolio ### Control Investments VCC (vcc.co) Pioneer in solid-state lighting and indication products including panel mount indicators, light pipes, LEDs, switches, and membrane switches. Serves aerospace, industrial, medical, and IoT applications worldwide. Andrew Dumke serves as Chairman. Vortex Engineering (vortexengineering.com) Full-service precision metal fabrication and web handling equipment manufacturer. Serving complex industrial and commercial customers from prototype through turn-key production. Andrew Dumke serves as Chairman. Waterline / CreamRight (creamright.com) Specialty e-commerce provider of professional-grade culinary infusion and whipped cream equipment for food service professionals and home chefs. Acquired May 2023. ### Minority Investments Purely Elizabeth (purelyelizabeth.com) Leading premium natural foods brand known for award-winning granola, oatmeal, and cereal products. Nationally distributed at major retail chains. Entity Academy (entityacademy.com) Upskilling and workforce development platform training diverse professionals in data science, digital marketing, and technology. Raised $119M+ in financing. The Airline Pilot Club (theairlinepilotclub.com) Global membership platform connecting aspiring and qualified pilots with leading airlines and flight schools worldwide. ### Selected Exits (Realized Investments) TCHO Chocolate — Award-winning San Francisco craft chocolate maker. Sold to Ezaki Glico, the Japanese confectionery conglomerate (maker of Pocky). Andrew Dumke served as a board-level investor from initial investment through exit. DataWorks / Epicor — Enterprise ERP software provider for manufacturing and distribution. Successfully completed an IPO, then subsequently merged with Platinum Software Corporation, which rebranded as Epicor Software Corporation. Avexus — MRO and lifecycle management enterprise software serving Boeing, GE, Goodrich, and the U.S. Navy. Co-founded and led by Andrew Dumke. Ranked in the Software 500. IP acquired by Infospectrum. Portrait Displays — Developer of Calman® color calibration software, the industry standard trusted by Hollywood studios and display manufacturers worldwide. Realized. TMI — Manufacturer of patented personal infection control products. Sold to TIDI Products, a leading provider of single-use healthcare safety products. FiTeq / Privasys — Provider of dynamic card security and payment authentication solutions for financial institutions and card networks. Exited February 2019. Brainstorm Networks — West Coast internet service provider delivering dedicated high-speed broadband access. Acquired by RCN Telecom Services in 1999. Furman — Manufacturer of power conditioning and surge protection equipment for professional audio, video, and broadcast applications. Realized. Assist Cornerstone — Cloud-based ERP platform for eCommerce, accounting, inventory, and supply chain management serving direct-to-consumer and B2B merchants. Realized. PTI Marketing Technologies — Provider of enterprise promotional marketing and loyalty technology solutions. Sold to strategic acquirer. Realized. Ingredients International — Specialty distributor of food and beverage ingredients serving manufacturers across the United States. Realized. --- ## CONTACT URL: https://cloudbreakcap.com/#contact ### Overview We welcome introductions from business owners, entrepreneurs, and M&A intermediaries. We treat every inquiry with strict confidentiality. Whether you represent a business that fits our investment criteria, or you are an intermediary with a client in our target market, we would like to hear from you. All inquiries are handled with discretion. ### Firm Details - Firm: Cloudbreak Capital, LLC - Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dumke/ - Founded: 2006 ### Contact Form Fields: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Company/Firm, Role (Business Owner / Member of Management / M&A Intermediary or Broker / Investment Banker / Lender or Capital Provider / Other), Message Response time: within one business day. --- ## LEGAL / DISCLAIMER This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Cloudbreak Capital, LLC does not provide investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. 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