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Our Investment Process

A transparent investment process from first meeting to partnership.

Sentinel Capital Group process
1

Initial Review

Weeks 1-2
  • Confidential materials review
  • Management team assessment
  • Industry and competitive analysis
  • Preliminary valuation framework
2

Deep Diligence

Weeks 3-6
  • Financial and operational due diligence
  • Customer and vendor conversations
  • Management reference checks
  • Growth plan development
3

Structuring & Terms

Weeks 7-10
  • Deal structure negotiation
  • Management equity program design
  • Financing arrangement
  • Legal documentation
4

Close & Partnership

Weeks 11-14
  • Final approvals and closing
  • 100-day value creation plan
  • Board formation and governance
  • Strategic initiative launch

Implementation FAQ

Most engagements launch within one to two weeks after scope alignment and data intake.

Controlled disclosures, staged outreach, and need-to-know workflows are built into execution.

Weekly operating updates and milestone summaries with explicit decision points.