For many owners considering selling their business, a 100% buyout with a transition out of the business is often the most practical solution. While we are comfortable with this scenario, there is another option that we will consider for select, qualified sellers.
Detailing this second option involves sharing our broader, long-term vision. Ultimately, Brigham/Carter intends to build a robust portfolio of service-based companies over the next 10-15 years. Through a thoughtful acquisition strategy, we aim to continually add companies while identifying and empowering the right leaders to run them.
Our first order of business is to buy a platform company to serve as the bedrock for the holding company. Initially, we will focus on bolstering the company's financial and operational foundation. But then we will quickly turn our attention to bolt-on acquisitions.
We believe that with strategic yet ambitious growth and a disciplined focus on fundamentals, we can create a stable organization comprised of high-performing businesses.
As part of this vision, the second option we present is to sell a majority stake in your company to us and join us in building the holding company. This option allows you to retain ownership while participating in a much larger growth opportunity.
Here’s what this means:
+ Shared Ownership: We acquire a majority stake, contributing capital and expertise, while you remain actively involved in the company.
+ Financial Liquidity: Take some chips off the table and be compensated for the business you’ve built while still retaining significant equity.
+ Strategic Growth: With our combined resources, we’ll implement strategies to accelerate growth, optimize operations, and expand the business.
+ Participation in the Holding Company: As a partner in the holding company, you’ll gain equity and participate in the success of the broader portfolio.
We understand how much work you’ve put into starting and growing your business. We also understand that you are the most qualified person to run your company currently. Our approach isn’t to overhaul everything you’ve built, but to partner with you and fuel the success you’ve already created.
Naturally, a seller in this position will want to know who we are and what we bring to the table.
When you partner with us, you are gaining a team committed to executing a big vision through disciplined execution. Our leadership team brings a diverse range of expertise and experience, creating a powerful and well-rounded partnership. Together, we have the vision, capability, and integrity to responsibly manage significant investments and guide our companies toward enduring success.
Specifically, we’ve launched businesses and real estate developments from the ground up and turned them into successful, thriving ventures. These projects required raising large sums of money (up to $60M) and gaining the trust of investors. Additionally, we built the infrastructure and put the right people and processes in place to ensure the operations could be sustained beyond our involvement. We are a competitive, ambitious partnership that seeks to execute relentlessly on the goals we set.
Our approach to partnership and growth:
—Operators First Mentality - We don't want to write a check and play investor. Our goal is to be in the trenches every day, working alongside you to magnify your success.
—Financial Partnership - We bring a level of financial partnership that propels both current and future growth. We will always align ourselves with investors and advisors that share the same values we do.
—Humble Collaboration: We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we approach every challenge with humility and a willingness to learn. Together, we’ll find the best solutions to achieve our shared goal.
—Enduring Impact - This isn’t just about the here and now—our desire is to protect your team, invest in people, and focus on long-term goals and value creation.
As we turn our attention to acquisitions, we are eager to bring our experience building and operating businesses into a new endeavor. We have no doubt that we can build something sizable and meaningful with the right partners.
This hybrid option is an ideal solution for operators who would like to de-risk their current position but still want to be in the day-to-day trenches of entrepreneurship with large upside potential. We’re eager to work with ambitious business owners who see the potential of this big vision and are ready to roll up their sleeves with us.
