About Speedwell Monaco
Investment professionals with a proven track record
The Company
Speedwell Monaco, established in 2001, operates as both an investor and a provider of investment and capital advisory services.
Throughout its history, the company has invested in, acquired, or started nearly two dozen private companies across multiple industries.
In addition to its ongoing investment activities, Speedwell now serves multiple investment firms, family offices, and strategic buyers by providing comprehensive SRO (sourcing, research, and outreach) services:
Sourcing:
Generally based on an investment thesis or mandate (e.g., "boiler service companies in the Mid-Atlantic"), or a list of keywords (e.g., "industrial services, environmental remediation"), or one or more companies in an industry that they’d like to explore, we identify and present for consideration a list of potential companies that fit the client’s criteria for consideration.
Research:
We conduct in-depth research on identified companies—whether from a “bespoke” client list or the above referenced sourcing engagement. This research ranges from basic verification of the company's status and contact information to more detailed insights on the company and or its leadership.
Outreach:
This is a bespoke process, tailored to each client's needs ranging from simple email campaigns to more advanced mailings, phone outreach and even in-person visits.
Boyd Burton, Founder & President
A seasoned investment professional with over 40 years of capital markets and M&A experience, Boyd has a proven track record of identifying, sourcing, executing, and overseeing complex transactions. His expertise spans a wide range of transactions, from small add-on acquisitions to nine-figure acquisitions and diverse project financing in real estate, energy, and agriculture.
Boyd’s leadership has spanned three continents, where he has guided numerous initiatives for companies and investors, including senior leadership assignments in the US, Europe, and Latin America. His skill set extends from identifying and delivering targeted investment opportunities to executing robust pre- and post-acquisition growth strategies and crafting strategic financial and corporate development plans.
His experience is wide-ranging, encompassing leadership roles in various sectors:
Leadership Experience
Investment & Finance
Syndication Partner in a real estate investment firm, Venture Partner of a private investment firm, Managing Director for a real estate capital markets firm and an investment banking firm, and Co-lead Partner in a public-to-private acquisition.
C-Suite Leadership
CFO of a real estate development partnership, Interim European CFO of a global software company, Interim CEO of several private equity and investor-backed companies, and Chairman of a Latin American trade firm.
Strategic Advisory
Executive-in-Residence for a low-to-mid-market private equity firm.
Education & Credentials
- MBA from the University of Houston
- Undergraduate degree in Investment Finance
- CM&AA (Certified M&A Advisor) designation from the Association of M&A Advisors
- Course instructor for the CM&AA designation