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

Six Target Sectors

We focus on sectors with proven demand, high barriers to entry, and operational complexity that rewards experienced operators.

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B2B Services

Professional and business services companies with recurring or repeat revenue, strong customer retention, and the opportunity to drive growth through operational improvements.

  • Managed services & outsourcing
  • Professional staffing & consulting
  • Facilities management & maintenance
  • Specialty trade services
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Healthcare

Healthcare services and adjacent businesses benefiting from aging demographics, regulatory moats, and recurring patient relationships with strong reimbursement profiles.

  • Specialty clinics & practices
  • Home health & personal care
  • Healthcare staffing
  • Ancillary healthcare services
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Life Sciences

Life sciences services companies — CROs, labs, and support services — with long-standing client relationships, high switching costs, and mission-critical operations.

  • Laboratory services
  • Clinical research support
  • Biotech & pharma services
  • Regulatory & compliance services
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Education

Education businesses with proven enrollment models, strong community roots, and opportunities to expand through new offerings or geographic growth.

  • Vocational & trade training
  • Test prep & tutoring
  • Corporate learning & development
  • Credentialing & certification
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Tech Infrastructure

Technology-enabled service businesses with recurring contracts, mission-critical functions, and significant switching costs for customers.

  • Managed IT services (MSPs)
  • Cybersecurity services
  • Data center & cloud services
  • IT staffing & consulting
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Manufacturing

Light and specialty manufacturing companies occupying defensible niches with loyal customer bases, strong order books, and real barriers to competitive entry.

  • Specialty components & parts
  • Contract manufacturing
  • Value-add distribution
  • Industrial services & repair

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
$1.5M – $8M
Minimum $1.5M
Revenue
$5M – $40M
Typical range
Geography
USA
All regions

We Look For

  • Established operations (10+ years preferred)
  • Recurring or repeat revenue base
  • Strong unit economics
  • Defensible market position
  • Motivated seller ready to transition
  • Industry Agnostic

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.