Bernard Holdings is a Charleston, South Carolina firm focused on acquisitions of founder and family-owned services businesses in the US with annual pre-tax profit between $500,000 and $10 million. We transact with owners looking for a growth partner and owners looking to sell out.

Matt Clark, the Founder and Managing Partner, has over 10 years of private equity experience with leading firms KKR, Incline Equity Partners, and HCI Equity Partners. He has completed over 25 acquisitions of founder and family-owned businesses across several markets including lawn care, fence and decking, commercial appliance repair, and industrial hose distribution. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BBA from The College of William & Mary.