BRAVEHEART

Investment Criteria

What We’re
Looking For

We seek exceptional businesses with strong fundamentals, durable demand, and real growth potential waiting to be unlocked.

Industry Focus

Two Primary Verticals

We concentrate our highest conviction on Technology and Healthcare — sectors where founder experience creates a sourcing and value-creation edge — while remaining industry agnostic for exceptional businesses that meet our financial and operational standards.

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Technology

A “picks and shovels” play on AI — the mission-critical, recurring-revenue services that let organizations adopt and secure modern infrastructure. Informed by direct experience at Google Cloud.

  • Managed IT services & MSPs
  • Cybersecurity & compliance services
  • Data & cloud infrastructure
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Healthcare

Non-discretionary, demographically driven demand with real regulatory moats. Informed by payor-economics experience from McKinsey’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice.

  • Healthcare IT
  • Premium home health & assisted living
  • Private-pay & commercial payor mix

Industry Agnostic

Secondary Industries

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Manufacturing

Specialty and contract manufacturers occupying defensible niches with loyal customers and recurring production orders.

  • Specialty components & parts
  • Precision / CNC machining
  • Contract manufacturing
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B2B Services

Recurring, high-margin business services delivered on retainer or contract, with scalable operations.

  • Outsourced compliance
  • Business process outsourcing
  • Professional services
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Home Services

Essential, non-discretionary home services in a fragmented market with SBA-friendly deal sizes.

  • HVAC
  • Pest control
  • Plumbing

Key Metrics

Our Investment Parameters

These are guidelines, not hard walls. We evaluate each opportunity on its own merits and will consider businesses that don’t fit every parameter if the fundamentals are compelling.

EBITDA
$750K – $5M
Adjusted · minimum $750K
Revenue
$4M – $35M
Varies by margin profile
Geography
Nationwide
Northeast & Sunbelt preferred

We Look For

  • Established operations (10+ years preferred)
  • 50%+ recurring or contracted revenue
  • EBITDA margins of 15%+ (20%+ preferred)
  • No single customer over 20% of revenue
  • Licenses & credentials held at the entity level
  • Defensible market position

Situations We Pursue

  • Founder retirement or succession planning
  • Owner-operator seeking a liquidity event
  • Family business transition
  • Management buyout support
  • Seller who wants ongoing involvement
  • Business needing operational expertise

How We Work

Transparent, Efficient Process

We move quickly, communicate clearly, and respect your time. Here is what you can expect when you reach out.

01

Initial Conversation

A confidential, no-obligation call to understand your business and goals. No financials required at this stage.

02

Preliminary Review

We review your financials and operations to determine fit. This is quick and discreet.

03

Letter of Intent

If we move forward, we issue a detailed, fair LOI within 72 hours of completing our preliminary review.

04

Due Diligence

Our deal team conducts coordinated due diligence — financial, legal, and operational — efficiently and professionally.

05

Close & Transition

We close on our agreed timeline. Seller transition support is available and encouraged.

Take the Next Step

Ready to Explore a Partnership?

If your business fits our criteria, we’d love to have a confidential conversation. No pressure, no obligation — just an honest conversation about fit.