Partnering with entrepreneurs to preserve legacies and position businesses for long-term success
Seagrass Equity is an independently owned company focused on acquiring and operating small businesses.
We look to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses seeking thoughtful transitions.
ABOUT US
Our Background
We've spent the majority of our careers supporting, advising, and executing transactions involving the acquisition, operation, and growth of businesses.
Our team brings a diverse set of experience from leading roles in private equity, investment banking, portfolio company management, and corporate law.
Collectively, we've gained firsthand insights into successful business strategies, operational best practices, and pitfalls to avoid — shaping a clear vision for the types of companies we aim to partner with and grow.
Our Approach
We genuinely appreciate that the founders and employees who've spent years or decades building remarkable businesses deserve exceptionally fair treatment.
We strive from day one to build relationships founded on trust, transparency, and respect.
We pride ourselves on doing exactly what we promise, and we approach each partnership by listening closely and asking thoughtful questions, because no one knows your business better than you.
Our Why
Small businesses are the cornerstone of the American Dream. We want to build something enduring and have fun doing it.
We are NOT private equity.
We are patient capital with no arbitrary timelines or investment horizons.
We care about doing what's right over the long-term and make decisions through the lens of building sustainable businesses.
CORE VALUES
Do No Harm
We approach all relationships with humility.
We listen and look to understand where we can add value or enhance what's already working.
We seek to create environments that are built to last and where everyone wins over the long-term.
The Power of Compounding
We think big and act small.
We know that small steps, compounded over the long-term, lead to great outcomes.
We measure short-term progress and goals to hold ourselves accountable while remaining focused on the big picture.
Team First
Great businesses are built by great people working towards a common goal.
We strive to create supportive environments and empower individuals to make maximal contributions to the team.
Our team first framework is built on a foundation of shared values and aligned incentives.
Each individual finds themselves better off through the support and collaboration within the thriving team.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
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Family or Founder-owned Businesses
Companies built and grown by passionate founders or family-led teams—the entrepreneurial story of chasing the American Dream!
Genuine Sellers
Owners motivated by authentic reasons to sell, seeking committed partners to steward their legacy forward.
Strong Bench
Talented teams that do not rely on the relationships, knowledge, or skill set of a single individual.
Great Brands
Reputable and authentic brands that are obsessed with creating great customer experiences.
Growth Story
Businesses with demonstrated momentum and clear pathways to future expansion and value creation.
High Revenue Quality
Predictable, consistent revenue streams with attractive margin profiles.
Fragmented Markets
Industries with ample opportunities for strategic growth and competitive differentiation.
INDUSTRY PROFILE
Industrial
Services
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Food & Beverage
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Building Products
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Packaging
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Other Niche Manufacturing
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Residential and Commerical
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Industrial and Related
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Environmental and Infrastructure
Enterprise Software
Franchise & Multi-Unit
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Cloud-hosted vertical and horizontal B2B software
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Food & Restaurants
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Health, Wellness, and Fitness
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Consumer Products and Services
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Commerical Services
FINANCIAL PROFILE
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At least $500 thousand of annual cash flow
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Consistent track record of earnings and margin sustainability
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Limited customer concentration