Our Strategy

We invest in the acquisition of enduringly profitable small businesses fitting a specific profile in partnership with highly-qualified entrepreneurs through diversified funds.

Target Business & Industry Profile

B2B company with a large base of repeat customers

Stable EBITDA in the $1M – $3M range

Over 10 years in business with durable earnings

Sustainable barriers to competition`

We will not invest in businesses which:

have cyclical demand

are technology-centric

are overly dependent on a few key suppliers 

are overly dependent on a few large customers

rely heavily on the skill of the previous owner

TARGET ENTREPRENEUR PROFILE

Conducted a
self-funded search

High degree of integrity, humility, and energy

Managing the acquired company full-time

Personally guaranteeing the acquisition loan

Co-investing in
the acquisition

MBA preferred

Professional experience includes:

leading teams

managing a P&L

sales

business operations

establishing a strategic direction

MBA preferred

WE TAKE A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO SOURCING OUR DEALS AND EMPLOY A RIGOROUS, MULTI-PHASED SCREENING AND DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS TO THOROUGH VET EACH OPPORTUNITY.

DEAL SOURCING

We have exploratory conversations with hundreds of entrepreneurs to identify those with the greatest potential. Our sourcing includes:

ETA clubs

Our investor network

Targeted social media

ETA-focused platforms

Referrals from vendors

MBA programs

Our broad approach ensures we can cherry-pick only the most attractive opportunities and facilitates our fund’s diversification across both industry and geography.

SCREENING & DUE DILIGENCE

We thoroughly assess the acquirer’s proficiency, the business’ fundamentals, and the investment’s financial potential for our investors for every deal we consider. Our diligence includes:

Reviewing company records

Financial modeling

Risk review

Interviews

3rd party reports

Legal review

Our objective in due diligence is to remove as much risk from each deal as possible for our fund’s investors.

If our strategy resonates with you we’d love to start a conversation.