Primary focus · Acquire
Considering a full or majority sale?
We can acquire all or most of the business. Together, we’ll shape the sale and handover around what you want and what the business needs.
Built to endure.
BlackFjord
Acquisitions
We buy established small businesses.
You’ve spent years building a business that matters to you, your employees, and your customers. We want to carry that work forward by protecting what makes the business special, investing in its future, and holding it for the long term.
Protect what worksStart with the strengths already in place
Respect what was builtValue the people, customers, and relationships behind it
Invest in the futureSupport the business for the years ahead
Own for the long termBuild to endure, not to flip
What we look for
Businesses that already work.
We look for businesses that have earned their place over time. They have a record of steady performance, customers who value their products or services, and people and processes that can carry the business forward through a change in ownership.
A meaningful history of serving customers and producing consistent results.
Reliable earnings from the business as it operates today.
Products or services that remain valuable beyond a passing trend.
People, processes, and customer relationships that can support the business through its next chapter.
What we do
We buy businesses.
We acquire established businesses and invest alongside owners who want to keep building. The right path depends on the business and what you want next.
Invest
Want to keep building?
We invest alongside owners who want capital for growth and plan to continue leading the business.
Why work with us
A thoughtful process from the start.
Selling a business is a significant decision. We keep the process personal and direct, communicate clearly, and take the time to understand what matters to you.
Honest answersIf we do not see a path forward, we will tell you early and explain why.
Your priorities matterYour timing, your team, and what you want after the sale all help shape the right outcome.
Learn the businessWe take time to understand how the business works, what customers value, and the people and relationships behind it.
Information with a purposeWe start with the basics and only ask for sensitive details when they are needed to take the next step.
How it works
A clear path from first conversation to close.
Every conversation starts with understanding your goals and the business. From there, we move through a clear process, sharing expectations and asking for information as it becomes relevant.
01 / Initial conversation
Learn what matters.
We begin with what the business does, why you are considering a sale, and what matters most to you and the business.
02 / Review + fit
Build a shared understanding.
We take a high-level look at the business, its performance, and the priorities you have shared. Then we give you a clear view of how we would move forward.
03 / Terms + due diligence
Agree on the terms and confirm the details.
Once we agree on the main terms, we work through the financial, legal, and operating details to confirm our understanding and prepare for closing.
04 / Close + handover
Complete the sale and carry the work forward.
We finalize the legal documents and financing, close the sale, and follow the handover plan we developed together.
A few common questions
What owners often ask.
Every sale begins with practical questions. Here are a few things owners often want to know before starting a conversation.
Can I get in touch before I decide to sell?
Yes. Many conversations begin while an owner is still considering their timing and options. You do not need to have made a final decision or know exactly what a sale should look like.
How do you fund an acquisition?
We invest our own money in every business we buy. Depending on the acquisition, we may also use financing from a bank or another lending partner.
Will our conversation remain private?
Yes. We begin with basic information about you and the business. Sensitive details only become necessary later, as the conversation progresses.
What happens to the business after the sale?
We buy businesses with the intention of owning them for the long term. We begin by understanding what makes the business strong, then work to preserve those strengths and support its future.
Start a conversation
Thinking about what comes next?
Whether you are considering a sale now or simply planning ahead, send us a note about your business and what matters to you.
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