At Alliance Holdings, our 100% employee-owned ESOP corporate structure is the foundation of our distinct approach to investing. Unlike traditional firms, we operate with complete independence, free from the constraints of outside investors. This autonomy enables us to focus exclusively on structuring creative, mutually beneficial transactions that deliver sustainable, long-term value.

Our ability to provide liquidity to asset owners in complex or inefficient tax situations exemplifies our innovative capital solutions. Backed by patient private capital, we invest across a broad spectrum of industries, including niche and vice sectors such as cannabis, firearms, tobacco, and adult products—industries where others may hesitate. With the flexibility to invest across the capital structure and in structured financial assets, we tailor our strategies to unlock value where others cannot. At Alliance Holdings, we take pride in being more than just investors—we are trusted partners committed to building enduring relationships, driving exceptional results, and creating lasting impact.

For over two decades, Alliance Holdings has demonstrated excellence in executing a disciplined leveraged buyout strategy, with a focus on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market industrial and manufacturing businesses. This approach has been a cornerstone of our capital deployment, driving consistent growth and delivering exceptional value to our employee shareholders. While our focus has since expanded, we continue to actively manage a select portfolio of companies acquired under this strategy, applying our operational expertise to maximize long-term performance. Today, we have strategically evolved to include private debt and venture capital investments, leveraging our experience to capitalize on a broader range of value creation opportunities.

Alliance Holdings provides early-stage and growth equity to visionary startups led by exceptional founding teams with the potential for transformative impact and exponential growth. Our investment focus centers on deep tech, physical security, and defense sectors—industries where innovation, scalability, and strategic execution can create lasting competitive advantages.

We invest across the capital spectrum, from seed to mid-stage rounds (up to Series B), applying the operational expertise and strategic insights developed through decades of private equity buyout success. Our investment philosophy is rooted in disciplined capital deployment, rigorous market analysis, and a commitment to long-term value creation.

At the core of our approach is a founder-first, product-second mindset. We believe the strength of a leadership team and its ability to execute is often the most critical driver of success. By empowering visionary entrepreneurs with both capital and strategic guidance, we aim to unlock innovation while helping companies scale effectively and achieve sustainable growth.

Alliance Holdings invests across a broad spectrum of private debt opportunities, including asset-backed lending, real estate lending, structured credit, and more. As a flexible capital partner, we tailor financing solutions to meet the unique needs of each borrower, providing strategic capital where it matters most.

Our private debt expertise extends to specialized areas such as:

• Litigation Finance
• Nonbank Lending (e.g., merchant cash advances, auto title lending, specialty receivables)
• Clean Energy Finance (e.g., solar financing, PACE loans)
• Commissions Factoring
• Intellectual Property Financing

This adaptable approach allows us to deliver creative, value-driven capital solutions across diverse sectors while maintaining a focus on long-term value creation.

Under our Special Tax Situations strategy, Alliance Holdings specializes in identifying and unlocking value in cash flow streams trapped in inefficient tax structures. Our unique position as a 100% employee-owned ESOP investment firm allows us to structure highly flexible and tax-efficient capital solutions for:

• Media and Entertainment Back-Ends – Residual income and participation rights.
• Patents & Royalties – Intellectual property revenue streams.
• Servicing Streams – Cash flow generated from long-term service agreements.
• Real Estate Assets – Properties with complex tax exposure.
• Oil & Gas Assets – Royalties, working interests, and mineral rights.

In this strategy, we offer flexibility in deal structuring, with the ability to provide equity, debt, or a tailored combination of both to meet the specific needs of each opportunity. Our ESOP structure provides the independence and creativity needed to help asset owners optimize cash flow, reduce tax inefficiencies, and maximize long-term value creation.