Buyer's guide
Buying a small business, done properly.
Step one
Start with fit, not the listing.
The right company is the one you can actually operate. Before reviewing any opportunity, be honest about three things: the industries you understand, the time you can commit, and the capital you can deploy without straining the business after close.
Buy what you understand.
Familiarity with the customer and the market shortens diligence and reduces the chance of surprises after the handoff.
Match the operating load.
A business that needs daily operator attention is a different commitment than one with systems and a team in place. Know which you are buying.
Reserve beyond the price.
Plan for working capital, transition costs, and the first quarters of ownership — not just the number on the term sheet.
“The best acquisition is not a rescue. It is a working system ready for its next owner.”
Our acquisition standard
Step two
Run diligence on evidence.
Serious diligence is structured, not adversarial. For any company we sell, qualified buyers receive a buyer's memo, financial history, and a structured data room — and we expect buyers to interrogate all of it.
Verify real demand.
Look for paying customers, retention behavior, and a clear reason they choose this product over alternatives.
Read the financial history.
Review revenue quality, margins, and the cost of acquiring and serving customers — not just headline growth.
Inspect the machine.
Code, contracts, documentation, and key relationships should all be reviewable. What you cannot inspect, you cannot value.
Step three
Plan the transition before close.
A documented handoff is what separates a working acquisition from an expensive mystery. Agree the transfer scope, responsibilities, and support period before committing — in writing.
Asset transfer
Domains, code, brand, customer relationships, and contracts move on a defined schedule with clear ownership at each step.
Operator handoff
Our operators stay involved through the transition so systems, customers, and routines do not break in the first weeks.
Post-close support
A defined support period after close gives you a direct line to the people who built the business while you take the wheel.
Ready when you are
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Every studio-built company we sell comes with a buyer's memo, structured diligence, and a documented handoff. Browse the current listings or start a conversation with a partner.
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