We acquire and build B2B services companies
We take a long-term ownership approach to building enduring businesses, while helping founders preserve their legacy and transition confidently into their next chapter
We are excited about companies with the following characteristics
Profitable
We are looking for businesses with $500k+ in earnings
Growing Steadily
Steady and solid historical growth of 10%+ per year
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Recurring Revenue and Strong Retention
Strong recurring revenue profile and good customer retention
Stable business with Track Record
Business that have been around for 4+ years
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Seeking a Transition
Owner who is seeking a transition
Based in the United States or Europe
We target US and European businesses
Where we focus
We've listed a few industries that we like. If you're not sure if your business fits the bill, we'd love to talk anyway.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Finance Operations
IT MSPs, Staffing, and other recurring Professional Services
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Software and Automation
Business Operations and B2B Services
Also open to others
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Why sell to us?
Avalerian combines deep industry expertise with operational excellence to support founders
through a thoughtful transition, preserve their legacy, and accelerate the next phase of growth.
through a thoughtful transition, preserve their legacy, and accelerate the next phase of growth.
Private equity
Ability to hand over day-to-day
management
management
Founder payout
Process
Time horizon
Approach to growth
Industry Expertise
Technical Capabilities
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Avalerian
We take over management
Bespoke terms with full or partial cash exit
Fast and simple process that can work with your timeline
Plan to operate for long-term
Long-term sustainable growth orientation
Deep specialization in financial services and B2B services
In-house technical capabilities to automate and improve operations from day one
Private equity
Often required to remain post- acquisition
Locked into long-term incentive structure
Process can last for months
Goal to sell in 3-5 years
Focus on short-term value creation, which often leads to cost-cutting and layoffs
Broad, generalist focus; limited depth in your specific industry
Limited technical resources; relies on external consultants
Venture Capital
Continue running the company
No exit until sale or IPO
Months-long complicated process, requiring multiple investors to buy in
Focus only until next round
Unsustainable growth fueled by VC capital that pushes company to its limits
Optimized for tech scale, not financial or operational services
No operational support; founders responsible for improvements
Avalerian
Private equity
Venture Capital
Ability to hand over day-to-day management
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We take over management
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Often required to remain post-acquisition
Continue running the company
Founder payout
Bespoke terms with full or partial cash exit
Locked into long-term incentive structure
No exit until sale or IPO
Process
Fast and simple process that can work with your timeline
Process can last for months
Months-long complicated process, requiring multiple investors to buy in
Time horizon
Plan to operate for long-term
Goal to sell in 3-5 years
Focus only until next round
Approach to growth
Long-term sustainable growth orientation
Focus on short-term value creation, which often leads to cost-cutting and layoffs
Unsustainable growth fueled by VC capital that pushes company to its limits
Industry Expertise
Deep specialization in financial services and B2B services
Broad, generalist focus; limited depth in your specific industry
Optimized for tech scale, not financial or operational services
Technical Capabilities
In-house technical capabilities to automate and improve operations from day one
Limited technical resources; relies on external consultants
No operational support; founders responsible for improvements
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Exit fast.
A streamlined process built to give founders a smooth, rewarding exit
1
30 min
Intro Call
3
2 weeks
Letter of intent
5
Deal closed
2
48 hours
Sign NDA
Preliminary analysis
Submit initial offer
Preliminary analysis
Submit initial offer
4
60-90 days
Due Diligence
Get in touch
Thinking of selling, or you know someone whom we should meet?
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