Chris Eichmann

Managing Partner @ Pillsman Partners

About

With over 14 years of experience, I specialize in private equity investments, corporate finance, and driving strategic growth for small to lower-middle market businesses through Pillsman Partners. Passionate about identifying opportunities with stable cash flows and strong organic growth potential, I collaborate with our team to unlock value while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. My goal is to contribute insightful perspectives that align with Pillsman Partners' mission of impactful and sustainable investments. At Pillsman Partners, I partner with businesses to evaluate and execute direct investments, leveraging a deep understanding of private equity and corporate finance. As a board member I've honed my ability to support organizations with sound financial strategies and operational insights, ensuring long-term success.

Country

United States

City

Lake Worth

Industry

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Skill

Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Investments, Valuation, Venture Capital

Experience

Managing Partner

Pillsman Partners

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Greenwich, CT

Pillsman Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in direct investments in established, small to lower-middle market businesses. We focus on companies with $1 to $15 million in EBITDA, stable cash flows, and strong organic growth potential.

Board Member

iJetColor

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Board Member

PowerVac of Michigan / ServicePro

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Novi, Michigan, United States

Board Member

Bristol ID Technologies

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Rochester, New York, United States

Board Member

SQUAN

2014-10 - Present · 12 yrs

Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Board Member

Edge One

2020-12 - 2022-8 · 1 yr 9 mos

Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States

Board Member

SST Conveyor Components

2014-12 - 2021-12 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Loveland, Ohio, United States

Director - Corporate Development

Curtis Instruments

2003-12 - 2010-12 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Led acquisition and strategy development as well as corporate finance activities at this designer and assembler of advanced electric vehicle components. Responsibilities included managing bank, investor, and other partner relationships; operational restructuring analysis, pension investment committee, and leadership development of junior management.

Summer Associate

Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners

2003-5 - 2003-9 · 5 mos

$100 million middle market private equity fund. Spearheaded investment sourcing initiative by targeting fluid control, metering, sensors, and industrial process instrumentation.

Associate

MC Capital

2002-1 - 2002-7 · 7 mos

Direct private equity investment arm of Mitsubishi Corporation. Sourced investments in mid-market funds. Led portfolio companies through strategic alternative analysis.