Building Enduring Businesses
Ro12 Enterprises is a Fort Wayne–based private investment firm partnering with owners and entrepreneurs to acquire, strengthen, and grow lower-middle-market companies.
Who We Are
We invest in established and emerging businesses where experienced leadership, operational focus, and strategic clarity can unlock long-term value.
We partner with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs through acquisitions, succession planning, and new ventures- with a commitment to continuity, performance improvement, and durable growth.
What We Do
Stabilize and Strengthen Underperforming Businesses
We provide struggling companies with strategic direction, operational leadership, and resources to improve performance and return to profitability.
Provide Thoughtful Exit Paths for Sound Businesses
We offer owners of healthy companies a path into the future through succession and exit strategies that preserve culture, empower existing managers, and support continued growth.
Launch and Partner with Entrepreneurs
We partner with entrepreneurs to turn ideas into durable businesses, focusing on strategy, sales execution, and operational discipline to optimize long-term success.
Where We Invest
Ro12 Enterprises focuses on lower-middle-market businesses where experienced ownership, operational leadership, and strategic direction can meaningfully influence performance and long-term outcomes.
Our investment approach is selective and relationship-driven, prioritizing situations where alignment, transparency, and hands-on involvement create value beyond financial capital alone.
Established & Underperforming Businesses
We invest in established companies with proven market positions, including profitable businesses generating $500K–$3M in EBITDA and underperforming businesses with $5M+ in revenue. These companies often benefit from improved operational structure, leadership alignment, and disciplined execution to restore or accelerate performance.
Niche Manufacturing
We focus on specialized manufacturing businesses with defensible market positions, repeat customers, and technical or process-driven differentiation. Our involvement centers on improving operational efficiency, optimizing capacity, and supporting thoughtful growth initiatives that strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Value-Add Distribution
We invest in distributors that differentiate through service, customization, logistics expertise, or technical knowledge. These businesses frequently present opportunities for margin improvement, process refinement, and scalable growth when supported by focused leadership and operational discipline.
Service-Based Companies
We partner with service businesses that exhibit strong customer relationships and recurring demand. Our approach emphasizes professionalizing systems, strengthening teams, and improving scalability to support consistent execution and sustainable long-term performance.
Our Reach
Ro12 is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a strong focus on the Midwest. We value proximity and regional familiarity, which allows us to stay closely engaged with our portfolio companies.
While our primary focus is regional, we will consider opportunities outside the Midwest when there is strong alignment, trusted local leadership, and a clear path to value creation.
We seek businesses where active ownership and operational engagement can drive meaningful improvement.
We bring real operating experience to every investment- not just capital
+ Years Experience Acquiring Businesses
+ Years Launching & Exiting Entrepreneurial Ventures
+ Years Leading Companies Including Turnarounds & High-Growth Organizations
OUR VALUES
The “Ro12” in Ro12 Enterprises references Romans 12, a chapter of the New Testament that shapes how we believe business should be conducted. We strive to achieve these values in our daily work, and they create the framework for which we work with our clients in supporting their goals.
Creativity & Entrepreneurship (v2)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind”
We value innovation, initiative, and thoughtful risk-taking.
Humility (v3)
“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think…”
We lead with respect, self-awareness, and a commitment to continual learning.
Collaboration (v6)
“We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us…”
We believe the best outcomes come from working together with trust and transparency.
Integrity (v17)
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in sight of all.”
We act honestly, keep our commitments, and prioritize long-term trust over short-term gain.
Let’s Explore A Partnership
Whether you’re a business owner exploring a sale or succession plan, an entrepreneur looking for a strategic partner, or an investor interested in Ro12, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
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Connect
d.faust@ro12enterprises.com
260.446.5577
