We Acquire Great Owner-Operated Businesses

Not a flip. Not a roll-up. A long-term home with a real operator mindset—plus a wealth plan for life after the sale.

Talk Through a Transition

Confidential

NDA Available

Fast Yes/No on Fit

Selling a business is two decisions. Most owners only make one.

The Deal Gap

Owners accept "market terms" without leverage.

The Tax Gap

The structure matters as much as the price.

The Life Gap

A wire transfer doesn't equal a plan.

We're built to quarterback the transition—and stay on the field after closing.

One Partner. Two Outcomes.

Acquire the Business

Cash-flowing asset with proven fundamentals

Support a Clean Transition

People and customers stay intact

Manage Wealth Post-Sale

Income, taxes, investing, legacy

Important note: Not every seller becomes a wealth client, and not every wealth client sells to us. The point is alignment.

What We're Looking For

What We Buy

•Profitable, ethical businesses with real customers and repeatable operations
•Owner-operated or lightly managed (we can step in or add management)
•Simple to understand; hard to kill
•Healthy margins and clean financials (or fixable with a clear plan)
•No fads; no hype-dependent revenue
•Clear handoff path (we care about continuity)

What We Don't Buy

•Businesses where the "product" is the owner
•High churn with no differentiation
•Anything requiring regulatory gymnastics you can't explain in one paragraph

This saves everyone time

Our Acquisition Process

No mystery. No surprises.

Fit Call

15 minutes

Fast filter—do we even belong in the same conversation?

NDA + Snapshot Review

3-5 days

Last 3 years P&Ls, YTD, add-backs, customer concentration

Indicative Range

1 week

A sanity check valuation range and structure options

LOI (Letter of Intent)

1-2 weeks

Price, terms, timeline, key diligence items

Diligence

30-60 days

Financial quality of earnings, ops review, customer/contract review

Close + Transition Plan

Ongoing

Handoff schedule, employee/customer continuity

We move fast, but we don't skip steps. The goal is a clean close—without surprises.

Flexible Deal Structures

Built around what matters

Cash at Close

When it makes sense

Seller Financing

When it aligns incentives

Earnouts

Only when measurable and fair

Minority/Majority Transitions

When an owner wants to de-risk gradually

Structures depend on business fundamentals and diligence. Every situation is different, and we design around the facts—not templates.

Your Business Isn't Just an Asset. It's People.

We prioritize continuity for employees and customers

We keep what works, fix what doesn't

We respect the founder's reputation in the community

Two Paths. Same Commitment.

Choose the form that fits your situation

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Company Name *

Industry *

Primary Region

Location (City, State) *

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Annual Revenue (Last 12 Months) *

EBITDA / Owner Earnings *

Top Customer % of Revenue

Top 5 Customers % of Revenue

Reason for Transition

Desired Timeline *

Additional Notes

All submissions are confidential. We'll respond within 2 business days.

Common Questions

No jargon. Just straight answers.

Yes, we'll sign one before you share any confidential information. We take confidentiality seriously and understand you've built something valuable.

Usually within 48 hours of receiving basic information. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you quickly and explain why. If there's potential, we'll schedule a deeper conversation.

For an initial conversation: last 3 years of P&Ls, current YTD financials, and a rough breakdown of owner add-backs. We can work with reasonable estimates early on.

Yes. Employee continuity is a priority. We're buying the business because it works—and that includes the people who make it work. We're not here to strip and flip.

Yes. While we're based in New York, we consider businesses anywhere in the United States. Remote operation and travel are part of our model.

That's optional and depends on mutual fit. Not every seller becomes a wealth client, and not every wealth client sells to us. But the integration is available if it makes sense for both parties.

Few businesses are perfect. We care more about honesty and transparency than flawless records. If issues exist but are fixable or explainable, we can work through them.

It depends on the business and your goals. We're flexible: cash at close, seller financing, earnouts, or minority/majority transitions are all on the table. The structure follows the facts.

Conflict of Interest DisclosureAurorum Ventures may act as a buyer of privately held businesses and may also offer investment advisory services. These services are separate and may present conflicts of interest. Any transaction is subject to independent legal and tax advice and final documentation.

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