Is this conversation confidential?

Yes. A first conversation commits you to nothing and stays between us. Before you share financials or anything sensitive, we sign an NDA. Your employees and customers won't hear about it from us.

 

What happens to my employees?

They're a large part of why we'd want to acquire your company. We plan to keep the team in place and run the business ourselves, day to day. Any changes come slowly, after we've learned how things work.

 

How is this different from selling to private equity or a competitor?

We're acquiring one company and will run it ourselves, full time. It won't be one of many holdings or folded into someone else's operation. We intend to personally lead and grow the business for the next decade and beyond.

 

How is the purchase financed?

We're backed by about 25 experienced entrepreneurs, operators, family offices, and investors, and we have established lender relationships. They're lined up before we make an offer, so there's no fundraising from scratch once we agree on terms. We'll walk you through where the money comes from in our first serious conversation, and introduce you to our backers if you'd like.

 

How long does it take?

Typically 60 days from a signed letter of intent to closing, depending on financing, diligence, and complexity. We move at your pace.

 

Do you only look at businesses near you?

No. We're currently based in Southern California, and will relocate for the right business.

 

What if I'm not ready to sell yet?

Most owners we talk to aren't. Getting to know each other early means that when the time comes, you already know who you'd hand the business to.

 

Do I need a broker to talk to you?

No. We're glad to work through a broker or advisor if you have one, but you can reach us directly. We aim to respond within one business day.