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Investment criteria:

Financial

  • $3m-$50m in annual revenue

  • $1m-$5m in annual EBITDA/cash flow

  • Highly recurring/re-occurring revenue with stable margins

  • Low to moderate capital intensity

Industry 

  • Fragmented industry with a large addressable market

  • Industry agnostic, but preference for: B2B services, software, tech-enabled services, wholesale/distribution, specialty manufacturing, maintenance & repair

  • Owner seeking full or partial sale and to reduce day-to-day responsibilities

  • Middle management to remain involved post-transaction 

  • Differentiated product or service

  • Diversified customer and supply base

Company and transaction

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Transaction process:

Through a informal introductory call, we'll get to know each other, discuss your succession goals, and determine whether a fit exists. No two transactions are the same; we believe in a hands-on approach that involves listening to your needs, understanding the nuances of your business and situation, and working together to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

Step 1: Introduction

(1-2 Weeks) 

  • Conduct informative call and identify fit

  • Sign confidentiality agreement

  • Assess basic financials

Step 3: Diligence

(4-8 Weeks) 

Step 5: Post-Transaction

(Long-term) 

  • Sign a letter of intent (LOI) to work together on a transaction

  • Conduct due diligence (accounting, legal, etc.)

  • Create a 100-day business plan

  • Transition into operating the business

  • Build upon company legacy through growth initiatives

Step 2: Exploration

(1-2 Weeks) 

Step 4: Acquisition

(1-2 Weeks) 

  • Discuss joint objectives

  • Gather additional information with onsite visits and management meetings as needed

  • Submit an indication of interest (IOI)

  • Sign the final purchase and sale (PSA) agreement

  • Transfer funds to owner

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