Founded to acquire and
operate one great company.
Our Purpose
Carson Capital is a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and an experienced group of investors with a single goal in mind – acquire one great business and continue a sellers’ legacy. We are not a private equity firm seeking to diversify an existing portfolio or a strategic buyer aiming to implement “synergistic” cost cutting measures. We are operators looking to build something special and help steward a business’ growth into the future.
What We’re Looking For
We understand that each business is unique and identifying a great company is more than a simple check the box exercise. While we do have a flexible mandate, the below characteristics provide general guidance on the types attributes we find most attractive in a potential acquisition.
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Business Preferences
Privately owned
Culture of high integrity
Owner seeking to fully exit or a reduced role
Strong local market presence
Located in the United States
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Financial Preferences
Revenue of $10 million - $50 million
Annual cash flow (net income) generation of
$2.0 million or more3 years of consistent profitability
Low maintenance CapEx needs
Recurring or re-occurring revenue
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Additional Preferences
Highly fragmented industry
Large and growing addressable market
Resistance to economic cycles
Value to Seller
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We will work closely with current ownership to assume management of the daily operations of the company. This provides the owner with the ability to walk away or stay involved in the business in a lesser role.
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We have significant capital resources to provide immediate liquidity to business owners. Because of our size, there is no bureaucracy or unnecessary hoops to jump through. If a deal makes sense for both parties, we’ll get it done quickly and fairly.
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The preservation of current ownership’s company is our highest priority - that includes building existing relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community in both the short and long run.
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We believe integrity is the backbone of any successful person or organization. We approach the acquisition process and the operations of our company as if we are under a constant microscope. We're honest, committed, and sincere in our intentions.