We buy profitable businesses
Backing founders looking to scale, get liquidity and exit successfully
$1.2BN+
Target enterprise value
$60M+
Revenue created for our partners
What we do
Our team works with you at every step to grow and exit successfully
Expert M&A team to help you exit or IPO
Public market access to achieve higher valuations and full liquidity
Removing constraints from the business to grow to the next stage
Strategic partnerships to open doors to bigger clients and opportunities
Founder peer group for invaluable advice and collaboration
Tech & AI implementation to grow your profits
Is selling or partnering with us a good fit for you?
While we are open to discussing any opportunity, our preferred businesses are categorized below
Exceptional business
Consistent 3+ years of EBITDA between $1.5m-$2.5m or more
Revenue and profit are growing steadily, often 15-20% or more yearly
Clearly one of the top players in your specific niche, with a great reputation
Experienced leadership team, eager to grow even more
Good business
Profitable, making at least $500k in profit (EBITDA) annually
You (the founder/owner) are open to partnership and/or looking for a way to exit or transition leadership over time
Stable business with a good reputation and regular clients
Your other options
Comparison with other business buyers
Founder control
Our Model
You keep operational control, run day-to-day business (if you want to stay)
Strategic Acquirer
Significant oversight; decisions driven by PE board/financial targets.
Private Equity
Limited autonomy; integrated into corporate structure & processes.
Deal flexibility
Our Model
High: Structure mix of cash, public shares, bonds, earn-outs to fit your goals.
Private Equity
Moderate: Often leverage buyout with earnout structure, complex terms tied to fund structure/exit.
Strategic Acquirer
Often cash buyout and complex earn-outs tied to integration targets. Less flexibility.
Getting your money out
Our Model
Access liquidity via cash/shares upfront AND potential future upside via public stock.
Private Equity
Primarily liquidity upfront; future upside often limited or dependent on PE's exit success.
Strategic Acquirer
Usually full liquidity upfront; little/no participation in future upside.
Team & culture impact
Our Model
Designed to preserve your team & culture; partner with industry peers.
Private Equity
Typically professional management put in place; culture often shifts significantly towards PE's financial focus & reporting.
Strategic Acquirer
Culture usually absorbed or replaced by the larger corporate environment.
Long term outlook
Our Model
Long-term partnership focused on building the group value together.
Private Equity
Defined exit timeline (typically 3-7 years); focus is on fund returns
Strategic Acquirer
Focus is on integration and how your unit serves the parent company's goals.
Time to close a deal
Our Model
2-4 month process
Private Equity
3-12 month process
Strategic Acquirer
3-12 month process
Our Model
Private Equity
Strategic Acquirer
Founder control
You keep operational control, run day-to-day business (if you want to stay)
Significant oversight; decisions driven by PE board/financial targets.
Limited autonomy; integrated into corporate structure & processes.
Deal flexibility
High: Structure mix of cash, public shares, bonds, earn-outs to fit your goals.
Moderate: Often leverage buyout with earnout structure, complex terms tied to fund structure/exit.
Often cash buyout and complex earn-outs tied to integration targets. Less flexibility.
Getting your money out
Access liquidity via cash/shares upfront AND potential future upside via public stock.
Primarily liquidity upfront; future upside often limited or dependent on PE's exit success.
Usually full liquidity upfront; little/no participation in future upside.
Team & culture impact
Designed to preserve your team & culture; partner with industry peers.
Typically professional management put in place; culture often shifts significantly towards PE's financial focus & reporting.
Culture usually absorbed or replaced by the larger corporate environment.
Long term outlook
Long-term partnership focused on building the group value together.
Defined exit timeline (typically 3-7 years); focus is on fund returns
Focus is on integration and how your unit serves the parent company's goals.
Time to close a deal
2-4 month process
3-12 month process
3-12 month process
Next steps
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