Investment Criteria
Resistance Ventures sources businesses across the US with a concentration on underserved markets and niche opportunities. Our focus is to acquire, strengthen operations, and operate long-term as a perpetual partner.
We provide fellow business owners and founders the opportunity to exit their company and transition ownership while preserving legacy and protecting their employee base.
Investment Focus
We acquire companies whose existing owners have outgrown the business, are preparing to retire, or have otherwise reached an ideal opportunity to exit and are enthusiastic to proceed with a transition. After acquiring a business we seek to operate it directly and commit to long-term success by incentivizing employees and identifying deeply skilled industry management to continue growing the firm long term.
Financial Profile
■ Revenue of $3 to $25 Million
■ Three or more years of profitable operations and positive cash flow
■ EBITDA of $1.0 million or more
■ EBITDA margins of at least 15%
Company/Industry Profile
■ Fragmented, large and growing industry
■ Strong potential for organic growth and/or industry consolidation
■ Significant recurring revenue component preferred
■ Diverse customer base with high retention rates/long customer lifecycle
■ Clear customer value proposition
■ General business cycle stability
■ Unique and distinct competitive advantage
Management Profile
■ Owner seeking liquidity and ownership transition (balanced exit)
■ Owner willing to be involved during transition period
■ Strong middle management team eager to remain with the company
Resistance Ventures sources businesses across the US with a concentration on underserved markets and niche opportunities. Our focus is to acquire, strengthen operations, and operate long-term as a perpetual partner.
We provide fellow business owners and founders the opportunity to exit their company and transition ownership while preserving legacy and protecting their employee base.
Investment Focus
We acquire companies whose existing owners have outgrown the business, are preparing to retire, or have otherwise reached an ideal opportunity to exit and are enthusiastic to proceed with a transition. After acquiring a business we seek to operate it directly and commit to long-term success by incentivizing employees and identifying deeply skilled industry management to continue growing the firm long term.
Financial Profile
■ Revenue of $3 to $25 Million
■ Three or more years of profitable operations and positive cash flow
■ EBITDA of $1.0 million or more
■ EBITDA margins of at least 15%
Company/Industry Profile
■ Fragmented, large and growing industry
■ Strong potential for organic growth and/or industry consolidation
■ Significant recurring revenue component preferred
■ Diverse customer base with high retention rates/long customer lifecycle
■ Clear customer value proposition
■ General business cycle stability
■ Unique and distinct competitive advantage
Management Profile
■ Owner seeking liquidity and ownership transition (balanced exit)
■ Owner willing to be involved during transition period
■ Strong middle management team eager to remain with the company