Small businesses are small in name only

We see them as large opportunities

Our thesis

Small businesses are larger than you think - both in size and in impact.

Small businesses drive over 40% of GDP in the US and Canada and created over 60% of jobs over the past 30 years. Many have revenue in the tens of millions and employ hundreds of people. They are a crucial pillar of our economy and society.

Many of these businesses are now looking for new owners, with an unprecedented number of Americans and Canadians turning of retirement age in the mid- to late-2020s. This creates a unique avenue for wealth creation and societal change - for existing business owners who wish to pass on their legacies, entrepreneurs looking to take over the baton, and investors who want to participate in the journey.

But much of this opportunity is currently untapped. There are significant barriers to acquiring businesses under existing models, which creates a mismatch between the number and quality of buyers and sellers. Everybody is worse off for it.

We think we can unlock tremendous opportunities by overcoming barriers to acquisition..

How we do it

We know how to address the typical barriers to business ownership - whether it’s a lack of knowledge about how to acquire a business, a lack of time to find one, and/or a lack of access to funds.

We draw inspiration from existing models and push them forward. If we had to describe ourselves, we’d say we’re independent sponsors - with a twist.

But beyond the jargon, what we do is simple:

We find talented entrepreneurs who would be great owner/operators. We search for businesses that are not only great, but a great fit for them. We quarterback the acquisition. And we support them after close as co-owners.

It’s a win-win-win-win-win.

  • We work exclusively with entrepreneurs who wouldn’t have acquired a business without our help - for whatever reason.

    Call us idealists, but want to change their lives for the better.

  • We present opportunities to investors that they likely wouldn’t have had without us.

    But we also hope to improve the returns. Our operating partners are experienced business operators that you can underwrite - alongside the business.

  • We deliver exits that sellers may not have had - and a smoother process.

    But we also ensure that the business is placed in capable hands and that the legacy is secure. If the business doesn’t continue to thrive, neither do we.

  • If a great business is placed in capable and enthusiastic new hands and continues to prosper, everybody around benefits.