Eric Wiklendt
Private equity operator and partner at Speyside Equity focused on lower-middle-market manufacturing buy-and-builds, leading a platform that has completed numerous acquisitions and operational transformations.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 11min
38 Acquisitions Generating $2 Billion in Revenue | Eric Wiklendt Interview
Eric Wiklendt, a private equity operator and partner at Speyside Equity focused on lower-middle-market manufacturing buy-and-builds. He dives into messy manufacturing turnarounds, the fix-and-build two-phase playbook, fundraising and continuation vehicle decisions, and how operational value creation beats pure financial engineering. Short, tactical stories about transforming underloved industrials and scaling acquisitive platforms.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 29min
An investors value creation plan for $100M+ revenue companies
In a captivating discussion, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at SpeySide Equity, shares his insights from decades of operational and private equity experience. He delves into his 'fix and build' strategy for enhancing lower-middle-market manufacturers, emphasizing EBITDA improvement and strategic growth. Eric reveals the critical role of aligning human capital and warns about the dangers of poor cost accounting. He highlights the importance of hiring leaders with operational backgrounds and stresses the need for transparency during due diligence.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 522 The difference between 4x vs.8x EBITDA, Customer Concentration Discounts, PE Re-trades with Eric Wiklendt on this special edition of Inside the Mind of an Acquirer
In this insightful discussion, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at Speyside Equity, reveals the inner workings of private equity and its impact on business valuations. He explains the crucial difference between 4x and 8x EBITDA multiples, emphasizing factors like risk and growth potential. Eric discusses how customer concentration can significantly affect pricing and shares strategies for navigating complex deals. With a focus on operational improvements, he highlights what truly makes a business a valuable platform in today's market.
